John A Gupton College

www.guptoncollege.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,133

1.39% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,334

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

100%

34 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

166

33.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.5%

5 Graduates

About

John A Gupton College is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at John A Gupton College were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (51 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John A Gupton College. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (64 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John A Gupton College is $11,133, which is $−3,764 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at John A Gupton College is $11,133, which is $3,764 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,334.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending John A Gupton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,133

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at John A Gupton College was $11,133. The cost of tuition at John A Gupton College is $−3,764 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of John A Gupton College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,334

2024 Value

7.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 John A Gupton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,334. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of John A Gupton College grew by 7.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of John A Gupton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at John A Gupton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 38.6% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John A Gupton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

John A Gupton College received 34 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.68% annual growth. Out of those 34 applicants, 34 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 166 students enrolled at John A Gupton College in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John A Gupton College has an overall enrollment yield of 82.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 34

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John A Gupton College was 100% (34 admissions from 34 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.68%, while admissions grew by 30.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of John A Gupton College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at John A Gupton College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

John A Gupton College had a total enrollment of 166 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at John A Gupton College is 56 students and the part-time enrollment is 110. This means that 33.7% of students enrolled at John A Gupton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John A Gupton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.5% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 2.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.81% Two or More Races, and 1.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at John A Gupton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.7%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John A Gupton College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 166 students. The full-time enrollment at John A Gupton College is 56 and the part-time enrollment is 110. This means that 33.7% of students enrolled at John A Gupton College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at John A Gupton College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at John A Gupton College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), John A Gupton College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at John A Gupton College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
132 enrolled students
Black or African American
25 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John A Gupton College is 79.5% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 2.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.81% Two or More Races, and 1.2% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 12 more women than men received degrees from John A Gupton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at John A Gupton College is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at John A Gupton College is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (51 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at John A Gupton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John A Gupton College are Chefs & head cooks (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

The most specialized majors at John A Gupton College in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John A Gupton College are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

The most specialized majors at John A Gupton College are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John A Gupton College are Restaurants & Food Services (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

The most specialized majors at John A Gupton College are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at John A Gupton College, which is 0.714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (42).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at John A Gupton College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at John A Gupton College in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.645 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at John A Gupton College in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 1.55 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 8% of students graduating from John A Gupton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John A Gupton College is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
38 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
White Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John A Gupton College is white female (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

John A Gupton College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.1k (1.48%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, John A Gupton College had a total salary expenditure of 1.61M. John A Gupton College employs 3 Lecturers. Most academics at John A Gupton College are Female Lecturer (3), and Male Lecturer (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John A Gupton College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Endowment

$2.63M

2024 Endowment

3.74%

growth from 2023

John A Gupton College has an endowment valued at about $2.63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of John A Gupton College grew 3.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.4M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John A Gupton College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$733k

2024 Salaries

0.53%

decline from 2023

In 2024, John A Gupton College paid a median of $733k in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.61M) and a 0.53% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.51% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$258k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, John A Gupton College paid a total of $258k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John A Gupton College were Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

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