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Sheldon Jackson College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Sitka, Alaska. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Sheldon Jackson College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at Sheldon Jackson College often study education and teaching, family and social work, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Sheldon Jackson College offers classes to 139 students (127 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Because of our historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) and its proclamation of the Christian message of hope and help, and Because of our founding mission and continuing desire to serve the needs of Alaska Native peoples, and Because of our commitment to rural Alaska, The mission of Sheldon Jackson College is to teach and model the value of service as we provide outstanding educational programs and opportunities to the people of our region, state, nation, and the world. Core Values Commitment to the Christian message Service to the Alaska Native community Commitment to education for service, leadership, and collaboration Service to all students Partnerships with Sitka and other rural communities Commitment to our unique geographic location."
More complete details are provided below.
Sheldon Jackson College
801 Lincoln Street
Sitka, AK 99835-7699
General Phone: (907) 747-5220
Admissions Phone: (907) 747-5221
Financial Aid Phone: (907) 747-5211
http://www.sj-alaska.edu
Sheldon Jackson College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 12 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies |
| Business And Management | 0 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Sheldon Jackson College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Sheldon Jackson College had a total enrollment of 139 students (127 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Other Races | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 59% |
| Oregon | 13% |
| California | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Sheldon Jackson College offers campus housing for 210 of its 127 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sitka, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (907) 747-5221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,900 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
Sheldon Jackson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (907) 747-5211
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 | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $35,076 | 6 | $40,233 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $35,848 | 8 | $38,443 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sheldon Jackson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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