John A Gupton College
Location and Contact Information
1616 Church StNashville, TN 37203-2954
USA
Main Tel: (615) 327-3927
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
John A. Gupton College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a not-for-profit, private college, that was established in 1946 as the John A Gupton College of Mortuary Science. Founded by John Jr. and his wife Bernadean, the college merged with Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1954. It was officially incorporated by Tennessee in 1964. The highest degree offered by John A. Gupton College is of a less-than-two-year duration. It presently offers two programs: an Associates of Arts Degree in Mortuary Science and a twelve month diploma.
John A. Gupton College offers financial aid to needy and eligible students in the form of student loans, veteran benefits, and grants. Career/ academic counseling services are also offered by the college.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in funeral and mortuary science.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,920 |
| Room and board | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid
John A Gupton College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 70% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 51% | $5,453 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $3,227 |
| Federal Grant | 51% | $3,279 |
| Pell Grant | 51% | $3,111 |
| Other Federal Grant | 48% | $179 |
| State or Local Grant | 36% | $2,623 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 62% | $5,685 |
| Federal Loan | 62% | $5,685 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to John A Gupton College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service | Decatur, GA | 140 |
| 2 | Mid-America College of Funeral Service | Jeffersonville, IN | 77 |
| 3 | FINE Mortuary College | Norwood, MA | 82 |
| 4 | Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas, TX | 132 |
| 5 | Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling, IL | 91 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | Houston, TX | 121 |
| 7 | Briarwood College | Southington, CT | 702 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 28 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 101 in 2009-2010 (117 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
John A Gupton College provides on-campus housing for 14 of its 117 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science