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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateRuralPrivateHBCUClose Faculty Access
Known for business — close-knit campus
Jarvis Christian University is a private institution in Hawkins with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 730 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
15% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,992 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,409.
Established
1912
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
730Students
10:1Student:Faculty
15%Grad Rate
$32,992Earnings 10yr
$10,409Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Jarvis Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$11,720
Room & Board$9,880
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$25,054
Average Net Price$10,409
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,342
$30–48K$10,067
$48–75K$11,035
$75–110K$15,463
$110K+$16,092
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$10,409
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (24)
Student Body
Undergrads
730
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
Race & Ethnicity
White 2%
Black 62%
Hispanic 19%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate15.1%
Freshman Retention48.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$27,077
8 Years$30,030
10 Years$32,992
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$26,500
Men
$28,700
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)