Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX 75765-1470
About Jarvis Christian University
Jarvis Christian University is a private university in Hawkins, Texas, enrolling about 577 students. Jarvis Christian University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $11,720 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,992 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Jarvis Christian University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,720).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 18% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 15.19%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,992.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Jarvis Christian University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 739% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Christian University | $11,720 | $9,825 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 16% below published tuition at Jarvis Christian University
Key findings
- Jarvis Christian University's average net price ($9,825) is 16% below published tuition ($11,720).
- Jarvis Christian University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,720).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 18% above.
Jarvis Christian University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,720
Finding Jarvis Christian University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,720. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 18% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 2% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Jarvis Christian University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Jarvis Christian University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Jarvis Christian University is $9,825.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $9,825 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,794 above the Texas median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Jarvis Christian University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 16% lower after grants and scholarships.
Jarvis Christian University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Jarvis Christian University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$11,720
Avg. net price
$9,825
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,606 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,276 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,364 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,540 |
| $110,001+ | $14,877 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $46,880. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Jarvis Christian University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General47
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology34
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies31
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General17
- Social Work11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Jarvis Christian University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Jarvis Christian University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Jarvis Christian University.
Campus
Location
Hawkins, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 75765-1470
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
577
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 723
- Graduate
- 45
- Full-time share
- 88%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 58.77%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Jarvis Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Jarvis Christian University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Jarvis Christian University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,369 | $11,369 | $16,469 |
| 2014 | $11,369 | $11,369 | $16,990 |
| 2015 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $17,503 |
| 2016 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $16,297 |
| 2017 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $14,321 |
| 2018 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $12,384 |
| 2019 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $14,152 |
| 2020 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $15,002 |
| 2021 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $11,550 |
| 2022 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $9,506 |
| 2023 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $10,409 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Jarvis Christian University reported total enrollment of about 577 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (66.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (4.2%). About 58.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jarvis Christian University in 2024 is 577 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 723 students. Graduate enrollment is about 45 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
47.6%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.29% 100% Completion Time
15.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.29% of students graduating from Jarvis Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 50% male / 50% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 35% male / 65% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Jarvis Christian University graduates earn a median of $32,992 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Jarvis Christian University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $32,992. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $9,825.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Jarvis Christian University graduates report median earnings of $32,992 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Jarvis Christian University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Jarvis Christian University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Jarvis Christian University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Jarvis Christian University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$14.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 0.40× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 0.62× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 0.54× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 1.5× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 1.9× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.9%
- Texas median 28.2 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 27.8 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 26.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,267
- Texas median near the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median near the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,701
- Texas median 0.93× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.82× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.64× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Jarvis Christian University at a glance
Jarvis Christian University
Jarvis Christian University is a private non-profit institution in Hawkins, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralExercise Science and KinesiologyCriminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American66.7%Hispanic or Latino20.4%Non-Resident Alien4.2%
Schools near Jarvis Christian University
Other campuses in Hawkins, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jarvis Christian University located?
Jarvis Christian University is located in Hawkins, TX.
What is Jarvis Christian University's tuition?
Jarvis Christian University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,720 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $9,825 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Jarvis Christian University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,720 and average net price is $9,825 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,880 annually.
Why is Jarvis Christian University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Jarvis Christian University, published tuition is $11,720 while average net price is $9,825—about 16% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Jarvis Christian University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($9,825), completion (15.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($32,992). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Jarvis Christian University?
Jarvis Christian University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 723 students, Black or African American (66.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Jarvis Christian University?
About 46.0% of students at Jarvis Christian University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Jarvis Christian University earn?
Median earnings are $27,077 six years after entry and $32,992 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jarvis Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jarvis Christian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Jarvis Christian University public or private?
Jarvis Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hawkins, TX.
Is Jarvis Christian University an HBCU?
Yes. Jarvis Christian University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.