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Jarvis Christian College
School Notes Overview:
Jarvis Christian College, a traditional liberal arts institution, provides a quality education in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The College prepares students intellectually, socially, and personally to function effectively in a global and technological society.
School Overview:
 
County Wood County, TX
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 559 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 13 students
Total Enrollment 572 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 750 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 96 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 83 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,584
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 76%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,097
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 44%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $4,138
% Students Receiving Loans 86%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,603
School Notes:
  • Jarvis Christian College is a private, four-year, historically black, fully accredited, co-educational, liberal arts institution. Since its founding in 1912, Jarvis Christian College has been a source of hope for those individuals who want a quality liberal arts education, professional preparation, guidance in Christian living, and most of all, a bachelor’s degree. At Jarvis Christian College, we are committed to helping students reach their full potential. Our drive towards excellence helps to inspire our vision of becoming one of the nation's leading schools for higher learning. The programs of the College Church will inspire you to enhance your spiritual life. Finally, the variety of social events and activities will assist you in developing interpersonal skills and a lifelong network. At Jarvis Christian College education involves the whole person. We offer over 30 registered clubs, teams and organizations for our current students. Special events help stimulate the academic year. The campus offers all the laughter, intimacy and excitement that are essential to a complete college experience
  • Jarvis Christian College is a small but dynamic college nestled in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas. Located in Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis is approximately 100 miles east of Dallas, Texas, and 100 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
In the News:
  • School, business, and event Closings (KETK 56 Tyler)
    posted on February 11, 2010 at 05:46:35 pm
    TYLER - With the wintry weather outside, groups are altering schedules. Here is the current announcements KETK has received: ATHENS - First Baptist Church Adult Banquet is canceled. The event will be rescheduled for a later date. City of Longview offices are open during regular business hours, Friday, February 12. There have been a few service and event changes due to weather. • Garbage ...
  • BLACK HISTORY: Texas College, Jarvis Celebrate Inaugurations Of New Presidents (Tyler Morning Telegraph)
    posted on February 4, 2010 at 06:08:23 am
    Both Texas College and Jarvis Christian College, liberal arts colleges that serve a primarily African-American student body, held inauguration ceremonies for new presidents last year.
  • One Network Enterprises Elects Major General John Phillips to Board of Directors (ITNews)
    posted on February 2, 2010 at 09:26:43 pm
    DALLAS, February 2 /PRNewswire/ -- - Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics) to Drive Growth in Public Sector One Network Enterprises, a federated cloud computing platform for business intelligence, planning and execution, announced today the appointment of Major General John F. Phillips (U.S. Air Force, ret.), a distinguished federal-sector advisor, to its board of directors.
  • Sandifer, Raiders off to strong start to season (Macon Telegraph)
    posted on January 8, 2010 at 02:55:29 am
    Kerry Sandifer admits that he scours the Georgia Varsity Sports Vent from time to time.
  • Fort Lewis College men rout Jarvis Christian (The Durango Herald)
    posted on November 30, 2009 at 04:07:26 am
    One night after overcoming a halftime deficit to win on freshman Bryse Velasquez's overtime, buzzer-beating 3-pointer, Fort Lewis College could have breathed a little easier with a 41-32 halftime lead over Jarvis Christian College of Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday night.
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