Jacksonville College can be found in Jacksonville, TX (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Baptist school. Jacksonville College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Jacksonville College are in liberal arts.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Jacksonville College come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2007, 264 students were enrolled in the school.
Jacksonville College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Jacksonville College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Jacksonville College, a Christian, independent, coeducational, two-year liberal arts college owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas, is committed to our students realizing the full potential of their abilities and pursuing lives of service to the human community through the effective integration of faith and learning in a distinctly Christian environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Jacksonville College Main Campus
105 B J Albritton Dr
Jacksonville, TX 75766-4759
General Phone: (903) 586-2518
http://www.jacksonville-college.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 35 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Jacksonville College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 31 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Jacksonville College had a total enrollment of 264 students (222 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
Jacksonville College offers campus housing for 108 of its 222 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,146 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,146 |
| Room and board | $ 3,010 |
| Room charge | $ 988 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,758 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,114 |
Financial Aid:
Jacksonville College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $30,273 | 6 | $26,730 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $30,273 | 6 | $26,730 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jacksonville College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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