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Jarvis Christian is found in Hawkins, TX. 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 science, music, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Jarvis Christian has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 712 in 2007 at the school. Jarvis Christian has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Jarvis Christian offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Jarvis Christian values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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
http://www.jarvis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 24 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, reading teaching |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Jarvis Christian in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 86 | 17 |
Jarvis Christian is a historically black college.
In 2007, Jarvis Christian had a total enrollment of 712 students (679 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 94% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 65% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 69% |
| Puerto Rico | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| California | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Jarvis Christian offers campus housing for 750 of its 679 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hawkins, 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 | $ 8,208 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,208 |
| Room and board | $ 4,954 |
| Room charge | $ 2,472 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,482 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Jarvis Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363700)
Jarvis Christian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $38,438 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $39,250 | 4 | $46,103 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $38,975 | 3 | $41,796 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,516 | 5 | $30,780 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $21,667 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $37,885 | 16 | $35,544 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 21 | 53 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 8 | 8 |
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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