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Jefferson College Of Health Sciences is in Roanoke, Virginia. Roanoke is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Jefferson College Of Health Sciences issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine, medical assistant and technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Jefferson College Of Health Sciences are accepted. Just 48% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Jefferson College Of Health Sciences scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 520 in 2005.
Approximately 873 students study at the school (in 2005). Jefferson College Of Health Sciences is a largely female school.
Part-time study is common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences
920 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
General Phone: (540) 985-8483
Admissions Phone: (540) 985-8563
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 985-8492
http://www.jchs.edu
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 38 | physician assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical and medical lab science, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant, athletic trainer |
| Science | 8 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson College Of Health Sciences in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 136 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 63 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Jefferson College Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 873 students (708 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 19% |
| Women | 79% |
| Full-Time | 69% |
| Part-Time | 31% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 80% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences offers campus housing for 130 of its 708 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Roanoke, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,492 | 710 | 48% | 339 | 48% |
| Men | 298 | 138 | 46% | 66 | 48% |
| Women | 1,108 | 492 | 44% | 268 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 985-8563
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,960 |
| Room and board | $ 3,400 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 662200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 985-8492
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $61,533 | 8 | $51,538 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $43,000 | 3 | $48,967 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $45,833 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $54,367 | 15 | $51,003 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $42,600 | 9 | $43,489 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $42,967 | 10 | $44,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson College Of Health Sciences Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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