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Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service

Overview of Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service

The campus of Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service is in Decatur, GA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service is known for its programs in funeral and mortuary science.

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 149 students enrolled (149 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service
5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035-4022
General Phone: (770) 593-2257
http://WWW.GUPTON-JONES.EDU

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Funeral And Mortuary Science79embalming

Number of programs and degrees for Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree791

Student Body

In 2007, Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 149 students (149 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black58%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1927%
20-2111%
22-2414%
25-2916%
30-349%
35-399%
40-498%
50-645%
65+1%

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,400
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,400

Financial Aid:
Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1077100)

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year5$41,0002*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$41,0002*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Degree Programs (2007)

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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