A small, historically black college located in Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis Christian College provides students with both a strong liberal arts education and the support structure to be successful. Its size makes it particularly equipped to reach students on an individual level; in fact, the school’s motto is “The College With The Personal Touch.” Academically motivated students, especially those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines, can especially benefit from a Jarvis education, as the school has special programs for all of these constituencies.

 

STUDENT PROFILE 
# of degree-seeking undergraduates                    727
% male/female                                                            n/a
% African-American                                                     95
% American Indian or Alaska Native                        <1
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                           0
% Hispanic                                                                    <1
% White                                                                         n/a
% International                                                             n/a
% Pell grant recipients                                             99.2

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty                                                               35
full-time minority faculty                                               n/a
student-faculty ratio                                                      n/a
average class size                                                        23
% first-year retention rate                                             50
% graduation rate (6 years)                                         17
Popular majors Computer and Information Sciences, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Education

CAMPUS LIFE
% live on campus (% fresh.)                                 80 (93)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations Gospel Choir, National Association of Black Accountants, Concert Choir

Athletics NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference; m/w basketball, m baseball, m soccer, m track and field (outdoor), w volleyball More on Athletics...

 

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                                            662
% accepted                                                                    22
# of first-year students enrolled                            4,470
SAT Critical Reading range                              390-400
SAT Math range                                                   380-400
SAT Writing range                                               340-420
ACT range                                                                 17-18
average HS GPA                                                           2.5
Deadlines
regular admission                                                  rolling
application fee (online)                                    $25 ($25)
fee waiver for applicants
       with financial need                                               yes

 

COST & AID
tuition                                                                       $8,208
room & board                                                         $4,954
total need-based institutional
     scholarships/grants                                               n/a
% of students apply for need-based aid                  96
% of students receive aid                                          100
% receiving need-based scholarship
     or grant aid                                                                85
% receiving aid whose need was
     fully met                                                                      76
average aid package                                          $10,263
average student loan debt upon
     graduation                                                       $19,000