John Tyler Community College

13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chester, VA
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School Description

Provided by John Tyler Community College

For the last 40 years, John Tyler Community College has been serving the community as a public two-year institution of higher education. The College offers a variety of programs and services, with a focus on primarily serving the residents of the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg, as well as the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry and Sussex.

The educational opportunities we provide at John Tyler bolster our community's economy, vitality and spirit. At John Tyler, we help our students, faculty, staff and community partners define their own futures and the future of our whole community. Whether you want to transfer to a top-notch college or university, upgrade your professional skills, or just explore new interests, John Tyler Community College can help you change your future.

We are committed to creating a supportive, learning-centered environment by providing flexible, cost-effective quality educational and training programs that prepare students for transfer, gainful employment, life-long-learning, personal fulfillment, and social responsibility as local and global citizens in a rapidly changing world.

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John Tyler Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

John Tyler Community College (JTCC) is a public two-year community college in Virginia, open since 1967. It is named after President John Tyler who was from the Greater Richmond Region and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery. One of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System, the college offers a variety of programs and services to primarily the residents of the Tri-cities region.

Locations

John Tyler's main campus is located in Chester, Virginia. It has another location in Midlothian, Virginia.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
50%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,314
Students Receiving Aid:
71%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Part-Time 50%
Full-Time 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 69%
African-American 25%
Other 2%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Virginia 97%
Louisiana 0%
Georgia 0%
New York 0%
Alabama 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 1,758 $ 5,314  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,708 $ 5,264  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 50 $ 50  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,788 52%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 425 37%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,290 20%  
Any Aid:
   71%  

Degree Programs at John Tyler Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at John Tyler Community College

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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fashdiva08
fashdiva08
Question: Can I get a refund on my books?
So, I was suppose to attend college this year...but I never went, I purchased books for Fall 08', and now its Jan, Can I get a refund? **I purchased the books in August 2008** John Tyler Community College
5 months ago
eri
eri
Best Answer
Bookstores usually have a period of time in which they'll take back the books, but it's usually something like 'one week after classes start'. Call them up and ask what their return policy is. They'll probably buy them back, but you don't even get half price for that.

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