Head Coach
Newton Mealer
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Jones College Basketball
Jones College offers a straightforward path: earn an accredited degree while developing your game at the NJCAA level under head coach Newton Mealer. You'll compete in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges, where playing time is earned through merit and development is measurable. The practical advantage of junior college basketball is clear. You get two years to raise your profile, improve your craft, and position yourself for a four-year transfer, all while completing general education credits that transfer seamlessly. Mealer's program emphasizes player development and accountability. You're not waiting on a bench; you're competing for minutes and building a track record that attracts Division II, Division III, and smaller Division I programs. This is where commitment meets opportunity. Your degree holds real value, and your performance on film becomes the currency for your next level. Parents see their student-athlete progressing toward both athletic and academic goals simultaneously, not choosing between them. Jones College is for players serious about the work: skill development, film production, and positioning yourself for a meaningful transfer destination. You'll leave with credits, experience, and leverage. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$5,252/yr
Grad rate
40%
Enrollment
3,535
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,252 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,845 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,272 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,754 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,574 / year
- $110,001+
- $9,086 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,535
- Average net price
- $5,252 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,885 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,885 / year
- Graduation rate
- 40%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Coahoma Community College
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Location Clarksdale, MS | Enrollment 1,144 | Avg. net price $1,198 |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
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Location Wesson, MS | Enrollment 1,922 | Avg. net price $3,733 |
East Central Community College
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Location Decatur, MS | Enrollment 1,520 | Avg. net price $5,533 |
East Mississippi Community College
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Location Lowndes, MS | Enrollment 2,838 | Avg. net price $3,276 |
Hinds Community College
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Location Warren, MS | Enrollment 6,397 | Avg. net price $7,424 |
Holmes Community College
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Location Goodman, MS | Enrollment 3,958 | Avg. net price $4,920 |
Itawamba Community College
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Location Fulton, MS | Enrollment 4,167 | Avg. net price $2,729 |
Jones College
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Location Ellisville, MS | Enrollment 3,535 | Avg. net price $5,252 |
Meridian Community College
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Location Meridian, MS | Enrollment 2,156 | Avg. net price $6,473 |
Mississippi Delta Community College
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Location Greenwood, MS | Enrollment 1,413 | Avg. net price $36 |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Location Gulfport, MS | Enrollment 6,353 | Avg. net price $7,502 |
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Location Booneville, MS | Enrollment 2,698 | Avg. net price $6,765 |
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Location Senatobia, MS | Enrollment 5,452 | Avg. net price $10,559 |
Pearl River Community College
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Location Poplarville, MS | Enrollment 4,903 | Avg. net price $5,878 |
Southwest Mississippi Community College
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Location Pike, MS | Enrollment 1,474 | Avg. net price $3,318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jones College JUCO?
Yes, Jones College is a JUCO program in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Jones College men's basketball.
What conference is Jones College in?
Jones College competes in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Jones College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,252 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Jones College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,535 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Jones College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
JUCO Programs Like Jones College Are Recruiting Right Now
JUCO coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Jones College and programs like it at the right moment.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.