John A Gupton College
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Tel:
(615) 327-3927
School Highlights
John A Gupton College serves 164 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five years.
| John A Gupton College | (TN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| 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 | 11 staff | 81 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 7,885 students | 3.80 Mi120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333 3.807,885 - Lincoln College of Technology-NashvillePrivate for-profit1,592 students | 3.90 Mi1524 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-3990 3.901,592 - 158 students | 5.30 Mi2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 383-4848 5.30158 - Hussian College-Daymar College NashvillePrivate for-profit181 students | 6.90 Mi560 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37214
(717) 380-1385 6.90181 - 265 students | 7.30 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-5520 7.30265
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