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Summary
Jarvis Christian College is a private institution that was founded in 1912. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 524, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 243 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Jarvis Christian College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $13,374 (2011-12).
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Jarvis Christian College, a traditional liberal arts institution, provides a quality education in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The mission of the College is to prepare students intellectually, socially, and personally to function effectively in a global and technological society. The College prides itself on providing an education for students, who otherwise, may not have an opportunity to receive a college education. From initial enrollment students are provided with a variety of activities inside and outside the classroom. These opportunities range from being exposed to new ideas and techniques that include the "first-year experience" to study abroad opportunities, internships, opportunities for travel to attend cultural events, attendance at research conferences to observe and present scholarly papers, joining fraternities and sororities and to participate in political forums. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1912 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Jarvis Christian College, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Jarvis Christian College is $50. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 83.8 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 83.9% 4 |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Jarvis Christian College is 9:1, and the school has 59.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Jarvis Christian College include: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Social Sciences; Education, General; Biological and Physical Sciences; and Mathematics and Statistics. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 63.3 percent.
Student Life
Jarvis Christian College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 524, with a gender distribution of 51.1 percent male students and 48.9 percent female students. At this school, 85.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 15.0 percent of students live off campus. Jarvis Christian College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Jarvis Christian College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Jarvis Christian College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Jarvis Christian College, 25 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Jarvis Christian College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 25% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $13,374 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,910 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
