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John A Gupton College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 13
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 52%
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, John A Gupton College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

John A Gupton College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, John A Gupton College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at John A Gupton College is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 65%.

The retention rate of students at John A Gupton College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at John A Gupton College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,583

Cost of attendance at John A Gupton College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

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

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,583

Cost of attendance at John A Gupton College 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.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at John A Gupton College received on average $8,255 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.

$8,255
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 10 77% $5,549 $55,494
Other Federal Grant 10 77% $5,549 $55,494
State Grant/Scholarships 10 77% $4,257 $42,565
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 8% $1,000 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 12 92% $8,255 $99,059

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of John A Gupton College 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 John A Gupton College students is 42.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.5%.

42.9%

  • white 46.1% 6 students

Service Offerings

John A Gupton College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

John A Gupton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families