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Jefferson College of Health Sciences is a private, independent, coeducational college located in Roanoke, Virginia. It was chartered in 1982, making it Virginia's oldest hospital-based college. Dr. Hugh Trout Sr. established the school as the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing. The college adopted its current name in 2003.
Jefferson College offers over 10 majors in a variety of healthcare areas leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. The programs are offered through four departments, Community Health Sciences, Nursing, Arts and Sciences, and Rehabilitation and Wellness.
Jefferson College of Health Sciences sponsors athletics teams in tennis, volleyball, basketball and softball. The college is also home to clubs and organizations like the Student Nurses Association, Hands of Healing, the American Medical Student Association, and the Triathlon Club.
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Campus Location920 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
USA
Main Tel: (888) 985-8483
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical adminstration.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Selective admissions.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 183 | 6 | | Bachelor | 72 | 11 | | Master | 13 | 3 | | < 1 year certificate | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 971 in 2007-2008 (896 full-time equivalent). About 23% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 77% of the class. Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,275 | | Room | $ 4,700 | | Board | $ 2,310 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,150 | | Other | $ 4,318 |
Financial Aid: Jefferson College Of Health Sciences participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 68 |
Housing and MealsJefferson College Of Health Sciences provides on-campus housing for 120 of its 896 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 58% | | Women | 46% | | All | 48% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-530 | | Math | 430-510 | | Writing | 428-500 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (46 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (141 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE (16 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (31 awarded) - Health/Medical Psychology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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