Jarvis Christian College

PO Box 1470
Hawkins, TX 75765-1470
http://www.jarvis.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1912
Religious AffiliationDisciples of Christ
Undergrad Students572
Endowment11,824,774
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityLeast selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition7,585
Room/Board4,810
Services
Associated FirmsTexas Public Schools
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs121
# of Books54,170
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months95%
within one year100%
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities10%
Campus Size243 acres
College housing offeredN/A
Students in college housing84%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (45%), men's dorms (50%), apartments for married students (5%)
Popular EventsFounders'/Homecoming; Hall of Fame Banquet; Coronation of Miss Jarvis Christian College
Nearest AirportDallas, Texas (100), Tyler, Texas (25)
Nearest TrainMineola, Texas (20)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government
Number of Organizations20
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities10%
Student PapersN/A
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Mu; Beta Kappa Chi; Sigma Tau Delta; Sigma Beta Delta; Jets Honors Society; Delta Mu Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bible School; College Church; United Deacons and Deaconesses; United Campus Christian Fellowship; Student Ministers Association;
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) National Association of Black Accountants
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Pan-Hellenic Council; Men's Senate; Women's Senate; Residednce Hall Councils; Pre-Law Club; English Club; Social Science Club; Phi Beta Lambda; Students in Free Enterprise;