John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia.

John Tyler Community College adds value to the greater Richmond community by offering:

• Freshman- and sophomore-level classes that easily transfer to top-notch colleges and universities
• 60 in-demand career and technical programs
• Personal enrichment and professional development classes for lifetime learning
• Professors committed to excellence in teaching
• High-quality, easily accessible, and affordable education for our entire community

Established: 1967

President: Dr. Marshall W. Smith

Service Area:

• Amelia County
• Charles City County
• Chesterfield County
• City of Colonial Heights
• Dinwiddie County
• City of Hopewell
• City of Petersburg
• Prince George County
• Surry County
• Sussex County

Campuses and Locations:

• Chester Campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831-5316
• Midlothian Campus, 800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114-4383
• CCWA Featherstone Professional Center, 1807 Huguenot Road, Suite 108, Midlothian, VA 23113 (No mail is received at this location, please use the Chester Campus address for mail.)
• JTCC Nursing Education Center, 1051 Johnston Willis Drive
  Richmond, Virginia 23235 (No mail is received at this location, please use the Midlothian Campus address for mail.)

Students:

• Total number of students served during the 2008-2009 Academic Year: 12,608
• John Tyler Community College’s enrollment (measured by headcount) for the spring 2009 semester grew more than 11% over the spring 2008 semester, making John Tyler one of the fastest growing colleges in the Virginia Community College System
• 81% of students are part-time. 19% are full-time
• 62% of students are female. 38% are male.
• John Tyler students transfer to colleges and universities such as James Madison University, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, and the College of William and Mary to complete their bachelor’s degrees.

Faculty and Staff:

• About 500 faculty and staff members serve our students each semester
• Courses at the College have an average class size of 19, giving faculty ample time to interact with students

Economic Impact:

• For every dollar invested in John Tyler, nearly $3.80 is returned to Virginia’s economy.
• For 2008-09, tuition and fees for a full academic year at John Tyler averaged $2,634 compared to $7,582 for undergraduate work at a Virginia public four-year college or university.

Community Involvement:

• John Tyler regularly offers cultural and educational events, which are free and open to the public. Information can be found on the calendar.
• Faculty, staff and students of the College regularly participate in community service projects throughout the year, including collecting gifts and volunteering for Angel Tree, conducting blood drives for Virginia Blood Services, participating in Habitat for Humanity, and taking part in the American Heart Association Heart Walk.