- 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 482 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,230
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- 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 190% 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 declined by 11% 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 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
482 students
4,669 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
234 students
1,310 students
# Part-Time Students
248 students
3,359 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
396 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
234 students
1,289 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
191 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
36%
46%
% Black
21%
12%
% White
21%
30%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
12%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
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 $14,052. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$14,052
Tuition Notes
12 hours = $5,040.00
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,938
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
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: 2021 (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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