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Jarvis Christian College is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 730 students enrolled. This school was established in 1912 and is the only postsecondary institution located in Hawkins, Texas.

Jarvis Christian College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
17
At Jarvis Christian College you can obtain your bachelor's degree.

Jarvis Christian College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 17 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, General Studies, Business, Management, and Biology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

Student Retention
48%
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Jarvis Christian College is very low at 48% (way below Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Students to Faculty Ratio
20 : 1
The graduation rate at Jarvis Christian College is very low - 10%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Jarvis Christian College is decent -- 20:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
003637
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Jarvis Christian College is 003637. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$8,300
It is very easy to get approved for a loan at Jarvis Christian College, as 84% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $4,000.

Average tuition pricing is low, about $7,500 annually. The additional fees at Jarvis Christian College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $800; this comes to $8,300 a year.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Jarvis Christian College is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; in addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this postsecondary institution.

If you wish to obtain additional information about enrolling to Jarvis Christian College, call this school's general information office at (903) 769-5700 or check Jarvis Christian College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
5
Jarvis Christian College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Jarvis Christian College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Jarvis Christian College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, nearly $2,500 annually.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
C-
Based on the college crime numbers, Jarvis Christian College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Hawkins. Other cities to get an education from near Jarvis Christian College are Tyler, Kilgore, Longview, Mount Pleasant, and Athens.

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Jarvis Christian College Location and Maps



Post Address: Jarvis Christian College, Hwy 80 E, Hawkins, Texas 75765-1470, USA
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