Jarvis Christian University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Jarvis Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hawkins, Texas with approximately 730 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,409 per year. The graduation rate is 15%, and the typical graduate earns $27,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Jarvis Christian University (JCU) is a private historically black Christian college in Wood County, Texas. It was founded in 1912. It had a total undergraduate enrollment of 867 in the fall of 2019. During the 2022–2023 academic year, Jarvis Christian College was renamed Jarvis Christian University and it began offering graduate programs the following year.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $10,409 average net price and relatively low median debt of $12,000 make this one of the more affordable private college options, and its HBCU identity and faith-based community offer real value for students seeking that environment. However, a 15% graduation rate and 49% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $27,500 a decade out suggest limited financial return even for graduates. Worth considering only if you have a specific, compelling reason for this school and a clear plan to stay enrolled and on track.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (730 undergraduates).
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