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Jefferson College Of Health Sciences is in Roanoke, VA. 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 adminstration, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Jefferson College Of Health Sciences are accepted. Just 43% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Jefferson College Of Health Sciences scored at least 503 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 503 in 2007.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 971 students study at Jefferson College Of Health Sciences (in 2007). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Jefferson College Of Health Sciences is a largely female school.
Part-time study is common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Jefferson College of Health Sciences prepares, within a scholarly environment, ethical, knowledgeable, competent and caring healthcare professionals."
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences
920 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
General Phone: (888) 985-8483
http://www.jchs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 172 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, various nursing, nursing science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 49 | physician assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical and medical lab science, radiation therapist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | occupational therapist assistant, occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant, medical psychology |
| Science | 12 | biological and physical sciences, biomedical sciences |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson College Of Health Sciences in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 195 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 85 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Jefferson College Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 971 students (801 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 21% |
| Women | 79% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 96% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences offers campus housing for 150 of its 801 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Roanoke, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 554 | 237 | 43% | 91 | 38% |
| Men | 102 | 42 | 41% | 19 | 45% |
| Women | 452 | 195 | 43% | 72 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 503 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 503 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 485 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | 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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,310 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,102 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 662200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $79,089 | 3 | $73,452 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $66,897 | 11 | $62,566 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $57,491 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $69,139 | 18 | $63,253 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $58,266 | 3 | $62,074 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $45,691 | 18 | $51,060 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $50,454 | 22 | $52,284 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Health/Medical Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson College Of Health Sciences Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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