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John A Gupton College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 2-year

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$11,583

Out of state

$11,583
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 77.0% $5,549
State/local grants 77.0% $4,257
Institutional grants 8.0% $1,000
Loans 69.0% $4,924

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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
52.27%
  • Apply 44
  • Accepted 23
  • Attend 18

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

Average sat scores

Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.

Math
Reading

Average act scores

Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.

Composite
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
58%
Male Students
42%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian82.2%
  2. Black12.04%
  3. Hispanic/Latino3.14%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities2.1%
  5. Asian0.52%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

247

Undergraduate students

247

Attendance breakdown

Full time
30%
Part time
70%

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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