John A Gupton College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of John A. Gupton College is to provide a basic liberal arts education as well as a professional curriculum in funeral arts and sciences. The course work leads to the Associates of Arts Degree. The liberal arts component is also designed to serve as the foundation for the pursuit of other degrees. Our curriculum is designed on the collegiate level, with the dual purpose of fulfilling the needs both of students who wish to eventually pursue other degrees and of those going directly into Funeral Service Careers....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Davidson County, TN | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 87 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 23 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 110 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 14 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 31% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $846 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 48% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $473 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 21% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $356 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 60% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,050 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- John A. Gupton College was the first independent institution of Funeral Service Education to earn regional accreditation and thus be able to offer a course of study leading to the Associate of Arts Degree. The College's pursuit of regional accreditation establishes its role as a pioneer in the educational community.
- Located in the heart of Nashville's academic community, John A. Gupton College offers a well equipped facility conducive to effective learning. The new facility houses classrooms, science laboratory, marketing center, restorative arts laboratory, preparation area, offices, library/computer center, and a fully equipped student lounge.
- The college offers courses in General Business, Natural Sciences, Health & Human Services, Humanities/Fine Arts, Social/Behavioral Sciences and Funeral Service Arts And Sciences.
- John A. Gupton College is Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts Degree in Funeral Service. The College is also accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Police develop sketch of Gupton College robbery suspect (Nashville City Paper)
posted on February 19, 2010 at 05:25:10 am
Victim was robbed at gunpoint while taking a break from mortuary classes More - Police release sketch of robbery suspect (WKRN Nashville)
posted on February 19, 2010 at 04:11:35 am
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