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:
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| 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 |
- 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:
- Kraft Foods executive to speak at Jarvis Commencement (The Gilmer Mirror)
posted on April 29, 2010 at 04:03:32 pm
Family, friends, faculty and staff will gather on the Jarvis Christian College campus, Saturday, May 1 to attend Commencement services. - East Texas colleges compete in national contest (CBS 19 Tyler)
posted on April 20, 2010 at 11:36:55 pm
Three historic, black East Texas colleges. All three in need of major repairs. - JARVIS OFFERS SUMMER SCHOOL (The Gilmer Mirror)
posted on April 15, 2010 at 12:32:12 am
Jarvis Christian College is enrolling students for Summer School 2010. Two summer sessions will offer both online and classroom courses. Summer school offerings will vary from General Education core courses to major courses that students will need to fulfill graduation requirements. - Jarvis Founders’/Homecoming Set for March 22-28 (The Gilmer Mirror)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 01:47:01 pm
Founders’/Homecoming Week Celebration. A full slate of activities - School, business, and event Closings (KETK 56 Tyler)
posted on February 11, 2010 at 05:46:35 pm
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