John A Gupton College
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Tel:
(615) 327-3927
School Highlights
John A Gupton College serves 168 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Top Rankings
John A Gupton College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- 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. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 5 staff | 36 staff |
Source: 2019 (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 Nashville State Community College (3.8 miles away).
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(615) 361-7555 6.90102 - 265 students | 7.30 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-5520 7.30265 - Fortis Institute-NashvillePrivate for-profit379 students | 7.50 Mi3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 320-5917 7.50379
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