Jarvis Christian College

Jarvis Christian College at Hawkins, Texas was established in 1912 by Thomas Buchanan Frost. It is a historically black, four-year college. Commonly abbreviated as JCC, the college offers its students with programs leading to bachelor’s and certificate degrees. The college offers courses in areas such as music, sociology, history, business, education, and biology. JCC is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Division of Arts and Sciences
• Division of Business Administration
• Division of Education

JCC has an active Greek life consisting of honor societies such as Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Mu Delta, Beta Kappa Chi, and Alpha Kappa Mu. The college also has other student’s organizations such as Social Sciences Club, English Club and the Sociology and Criminal Justice Club. JCC also has an active Student Government Association. Athletes of JCC take part in events such as volleyball, golf, and basketball. The athletics teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs.

Jarvis Christian College Highlights

Where Jarvis Christian College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, education and teaching, music, business and management, and science.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Jarvis Christian Students

Jarvis Christian is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Jarvis Christian was 712 in 2007 (679 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Jarvis Christian participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Jarvis Christian provides on-campus housing for 750 of its 679 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Jarvis Christian Athletics

Jarvis Christian is in the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.

Jarvis Christian offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 32 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 21 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .