John A Gupton College
Tel:
(615)327-3927
School Highlights
- John A Gupton College serves 129 students (52% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.
- John A Gupton College is one of 12 community colleges within Davidson County, TN.
- The nearest community college to John A Gupton College is Aquinas College (3.1 miles away).
Top Placements
John A Gupton College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| John A Gupton College | (TN) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 5 staff | 29 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 129 students | 631 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 67 students | 369 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 62 students | 262 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 13 | 113 |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 19% | 17% |
| % White | 81% | 74% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 45% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,600 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- John A. Gupton College was the first independent institution of Funeral Service Education to earn regional accreditation and thus be able to offer a course of study leading to the Associate of Arts Degree. The College's pursuit of regional accreditation establishes its role as a pioneer in the educational community. Located in the heart of Nashville's academic community, John A. Gupton College offers a well equipped facility conducive to effective learning. The new facility houses classrooms, science laboratory, marketing center, restorative arts laboratory, preparation area, offices, library/computer center, and a fully equipped student lounge. The college offers courses in General Business, Natural Sciences, Health & Human Services, Humanities/Fine Arts, Social/Behavioral Sciences and Funeral Service Arts And Sciences. John A. Gupton College is Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts Degree in Funeral Service. The College is also accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to John A Gupton College is Aquinas College (3.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Aquinas CollegePrivate, non-profit472 students | 3.10 Mi4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615)297-7545 3.10472 - 10,193 students | 3.80 Mi120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615)353-3333 3.8010,193 - 1,782 students | 3.90 Mi1524 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615)226-3990 3.901,782 - Watkins College of Art Design & FilmPrivate, non-profit304 students | 5.30 Mi2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
(615)383-4848 5.30304 - Daymar Institute-NashvillePrivate, for profit89 students | 6.90 Mi560 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37214
(615)361-7555 6.9089
Recent Articles
A new study by the Massachusetts Teachers Association has urged the state to hire more full-time faculty members at community colleges after uncovering a host of issues related to a growing adjunct faculty at these schools.
Colleges across the country are struggling to recover from the massive upheaval to the 2019-20 semester wrought by COVID-19. Housing refunds and slashed budgets are bound to have long-term impacts for the institutions that survive. Some experts suggest community colleges may be the best equipped to ride out the storm and may have the greatest impact in helping America recover.
The role of community colleges in the world of higher education has expanded over the years and, as the country works to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, they may be more important now than ever. Read on to learn more about the changing role of community colleges.
