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Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Decatur, Georgia, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 69%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,740

Cost of attendance at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,740

Cost of attendance at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service received on average $6,345 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,345
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 165 100% $6,345 $1,046,925
Other Federal Grant 165 100% $6,345 $1,046,925
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 165 100% $6,345 $1,046,925

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service students is 79.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.6%.

79.6%

  • African American 81.7% 49 students
  • white 75.7% 28 students

Service Offerings

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)