Jacksonville College-Main Campus
- Jacksonville College - a Christian, independent, coeducational, two-year liberal arts college owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas, is committed to our students realizing the full potential of their abilities and pursuing lives of service to the human community, through the effective integration of faith and learning in a distinctly Christian environment.
- Jacksonville College exists to provide a quality education from a biblical worldview that challenges minds, transforms lives, and equips students for servant leadership and lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Jacksonville College-Main Campus serves 476 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,230
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Jacksonville College-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 141% over five years.
Jacksonville College-Main Campus
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
Total Faculty
58 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Jacksonville College-Main Campus has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Jacksonville College-Main Campus diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
476 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
232 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
244 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
191 students
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
32%
29%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
College Completion Rate
34%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $7,230 is less than the state average of $13,663. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$13,663
Tuition Notes
12 hours = $5,040.00
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
82%
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,938
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Ministerial Alliance, Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Cross Act Theatre
Ministerial Alliance, Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Cross Act Theatre
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Jacksonville College [locally known as Jacksonville Baptist College] was established in 1899 as a 4-year college. In 1918, it was reorganized as a junior college and has remained so since. The college is located in a city of 14,000 inhabitants, nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of East Texas. The city boasts several industries, a prosperous farming region, friendly people, a fine system of public schools, a national seminary and many fine churches. The college offers Associate Degree in the liberal arts and sciences. Jacksonville College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree and the Junior College Diploma.
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