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Jarvis Christian is found in Hawkins, Texas. Hawkins is a rural area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) identity. Jarvis Christian is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Jarvis Christian is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Jarvis Christian maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 572 in 2005 at Jarvis Christian. The school has a large minority student population.
Jarvis Christian has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Jarvis Christian offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Jarvis Christian College, a traditional liberal arts institution, provides a quality education in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The mission of the College is to prepare students intellectually, socially, and personally to function effectively in a global and technological society."
More complete details are provided below.
Jarvis Christian College
Hwy 80 E
Hawkins, TX 75765-1470
General Phone: (903) 769-5700
Admissions Phone: (903) 769-5730
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 769-5740
http://www.jarvis.edu
Jarvis Christian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 21 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | physical education teaching, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Jarvis Christian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 59 | 17 |
Jarvis Christian is a historically black college.
In 2005, Jarvis Christian had a total enrollment of 572 students (564 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 87% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 1 % |
Jarvis Christian offers campus housing for 750 of its 564 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hawkins, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 769-5730
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,980 |
| Room and board | $ 4,156 |
| Room charge | $ 2,056 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Jarvis Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 769-5740
Jarvis Christian has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $44,903 | 3 | $46,037 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $36,215 | 3 | $37,347 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $35,344 | 8 | $36,610 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $39,046 | 15 | $38,868 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Basketball | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jarvis Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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