John Tyler Community College

 
13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
Chester, VA 23831-5316

John Tyler Community College is one of 23 comprehensive community colleges comprising the Virginia Community College System. John Tyler Community College has grown with the community over the last 40 years and continues to expand to meet the needs of the community members. John Tyler Community College is an open-access two-year institution and offers a variety of programs and services, drawing students primarily from the three surrounding cities and the seven area counties. The administration, faculty, and staff of John Tyler Community College have a clear mission and vision as they serve the needs of their students and community; and together, they know they can accomplish great things.

John Tyler Community College offers educational opportunities to improve the lives of its students and the community as a whole. Students, faculty, staff and community partners at John Tyler define their own futures and the College is there to help them reach their goals. Whether students want to transfer to a four-year college or university, enhance their professional skills, or pursue personal interests, John Tyler Community College can help make it happen.

It is an exciting time to be a member of the John Tyler community. John Tyler Community College is launching a new web site, celebrating their 40th anniversary, expanding the Midlothian Campus, and increasing their academic offerings. John Tyler Community College continues to offer top-notch education that is accessible and affordable, allowing students to shape the future for themselves, their community, and their world.

Quick Facts:

John Tyler Community College served over 9,500 students in the 2005-2006 school year.

John Tyler Community College's enrollment grew almost 13% between the spring 2006 and spring 2007 semesters.

For 2006-2007, tuition and fees for a full academic year at John Tyler Community College were approximately $2,300 compared to just over $6,600 at a four-year state college or university.

The average class size at John Tyler Community College is 19 students.

John Tyler Community College offers more than 50 in-demand vocational and technical programs.