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John A Gupton College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

John A Gupton College

1616 Church St, Nashville, Tennessee 37203

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Phone

(615) 327-3927

Website
www.guptoncollege.edu/

Mission Statement

The purpose of John A. Gupton College is to provide a basic liberal arts education as well as a professional curriculum in funeral arts and sciences. The course of study leads to the Associate of Arts Degree or a Certificate in Funeral Service. The liberal arts component is equally designed to serve as the foundation for the pursuit of other degrees.

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Mission Statement

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The purpose of John A. Gupton College is to provide a basic liberal arts education as well as a professional curriculum in funeral arts and sciences. The course of study leads to the Associate of Arts Degree or a Certificate in Funeral Service. The liberal arts component is equally designed to serve as the foundation for the pursuit of other degrees.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$11,735

Out of state

$11,735
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
62%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 46.0% $7,156
State/local grants 54.0% $4,301
Institutional grants 0.0% $0
Loans 31.0% $4,691

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$1,300 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
    • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals for careers in the funeral service industry and for licensure as funeral service directors or morticians. Includes instruction in the basic elements of mortuary science and the business, counseling, and operational aspects of funeral service. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
60.87%
  • Apply 23
  • Accepted 14
  • Attend 14

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not applicable

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
61%
Male Students
39%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian82.14%
  2. Black13.27%
  3. Hispanic/Latino3.06%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities1.02%
  5. Asian0.51%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

262

Undergraduate students

262

Full Time Students
31%
Part Time Students
69%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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