Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, GA, 30035-4022
Tel: (770)593-2257
Private not-for-profit | 247 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service serves 247 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body.
  • Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is one of 8 community colleges within Dekalb County, GA.

School Overview:
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 7 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 247 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:35 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 247 students 1,262 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 64% 15%
% White		 36% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $9,000 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $9,000 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service is a non-profit corporation offering post-high school education to men and women interested in funeral service as a career. Gupton-Jones College has been educating leaders in funeral service since 1920. That proud tradition of excellence continues today as we provide the best education available to tomorrow's funeral practitioners. At Gupton-Jones you will find a dedicated and experienced full-time faculty who have proven themselves successful in the funeral profession. They are academically prepared to offer personalized and excellent instruction in their respective areas. You will be in an environment where everyone is dedicated to the high ideals of the funeral profession.
  • While attending Gupton-Jones College, one may enjoy exciting Atlanta which offers a variety of recreational, artistic, and historic attractions! Of the recreational choices, one may visit Six Flags Over Georgia, with more than 200 acres of entertainment and just a few minutes from downtown Atlanta. Also, the downtown area offers a wide range of entertainment possibilities including Underground Atlanta, the World of Coke, and the Civic Center where concerts, shows and other attractions occur.
  • For the sports-minded, Atlanta has excellent professional teams, headlined by the two year back-to-back National League Champions, and the 1995 World Champions, The Atlanta Braves. Atlanta also hosts the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. In addition, the city offers several artistic attractions, such as the High Museum of Art, the famous Fox Theatre, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Downtown Atlanta features many historic sites including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, the Carter Presidential Center, and the gold-domed State Capitol.
  • The college is accreditated by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, an agency recognized by the United States Office of Education.

Nearby Schools:

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
247 students | 0 mi. away
The Art Institute Of Atlanta
3123 students | 12.3 mi. away
Atlanta Metropolitan College
3168 students | 13.1 mi. away
Bauder College
978 students | 13.5 mi. away
Interactive College of Technology
406 students | 14.2 mi. away
Gwinnett Technical College
5680 students | 18.8 mi. away

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