- 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 477 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,230
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Jacksonville College-Main Campus
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Jacksonville College-Main Campus diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
477 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
211 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
266 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
396 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
211 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
266 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
191 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
28%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
25%
24%
% Two or more races
23%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4035%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
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 $13,996. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$13,996
Tuition Notes
12 hours = $5,040.00
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,938
$5,350
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
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: 2023 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jacksonville College-Main Campus cost?
Jacksonville College-Main Campus's private state tuition is approximately $7,230.
What schools are Jacksonville College-Main Campus often compared to?
Jacksonville College-Main Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Tyler Junior College by visitors of our site.
What sports does Jacksonville College-Main Campus offer?
Jacksonville College-Main Campus offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Tennis.
What is Jacksonville College-Main Campus's ranking?
Jacksonville College-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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