- The central purpose of the college is to give students a thorough acquaintance with those areas of knowledge essential to their specialization. The college is dedicated to the advancement of funeral service education and the funeral service profession. It is also dedicated to the ideals that all students: reach their full potential through service to their fellow man, develop a high self-enrichment by becoming vocationally, socially, and morally competent, and improve self-discipline as they strive to accomplish their goals through individual effort and group cooperation.
School Highlights
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service serves 338 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,500
- Student-teacher ratio: 48:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five years.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
Year Founded
1920
Total Faculty
7 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service has grown by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
338 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
205 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
133 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
338 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
205 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
133 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
57%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $10,500 is less than the state average of $15,088. The private state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,500
$15,088
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,042
$12,069
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,333
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service cost?
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service's private state tuition is approximately $10,500.
What is Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service's ranking?
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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