Jarvis Christian University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	797
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	37%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis Christian University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Jarvis Christian University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Jarvis Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Jarvis Christian University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jarvis Christian University is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Jarvis Christian University is 37% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Jarvis Christian University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,720

Cost of attendance at Jarvis Christian University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,720

Cost of attendance at Jarvis Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Jarvis Christian University received on average $13,533 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,533

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	95	92%	$5,308	$504,215
Other Federal Grant	95	92%	$6,333	$601,667
State Grant/Scholarships	95	92%	$3,194	$303,404
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	87	84%	$4,374	$380,522
Total Grant & Scholarships	95	92%	$13,533	$1,285,593

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jarvis Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jarvis Christian University students is 36.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.7%.

36.6%

African American 42.4% 75 students
white 26.3% 5 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 19.6% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Red River Athletic Conference
Basketball Red River Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Jarvis Christian University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jarvis Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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