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The campus of Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service is in Decatur, Georgia, 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.
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.
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.
In 2005, the school had 190 students enrolled (190 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service
5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035-4022
General Phone: (770) 593-2257
Admissions Phone: (770) 593-2257
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 593-2257
http://WWW.GUPTON-JONES.EDU
Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 116 | embalming |
Number of programs and degrees for Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 116 | 1 |
In 2005, Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 190 students (190 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 58% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 55% |
| South Carolina | 11% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Mississippi | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 593-2257
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
Financial Aid:
Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1077100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 593-2257
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $40,860 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $40,860 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gupton Jones College Of Funeral Service Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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