- Jacksonville College - a Christian, independent, coeducational, two-year liberal arts college owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas, is committed to our students realizing the full potential of their abilities and pursuing lives of service to the human community, through the effective integration of faith and learning in a distinctly Christian environment.
- Jacksonville College exists to provide a quality education from a biblical worldview that challenges minds, transforms lives, and equips students for servant leadership and lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Jacksonville College-Main Campus serves 518 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,230
- Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Jacksonville College-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
Jacksonville College-Main Campus
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Jacksonville College-Main Campus has declined by 52% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Jacksonville College-Main Campus diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
518 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
143 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
375 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
365 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
143 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
375 students
3,377 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
47%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
23%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
31%
5%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $7,230 is less than the state average of $13,749. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$13,749
Tuition Notes
12 hours = $5,040.00
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$2,938
$5,250
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Ministerial AlliancePhi Theta Kappa honor society
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirCross Act Theatre
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Jacksonville College [locally known as Jacksonville Baptist College] was established in 1899 as a 4-year college. In 1918, it was reorganized as a junior college and has remained so since. The college is located in a city of 14,000 inhabitants, nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of East Texas. The city boasts several industries, a prosperous farming region, friendly people, a fine system of public schools, a national seminary and many fine churches. The college offers Associate Degree in the liberal arts and sciences. Jacksonville College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree and the Junior College Diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jacksonville College-Main Campus cost?
Jacksonville College-Main Campus's private state tuition is approximately $7,230.
What schools are Jacksonville College-Main Campus often compared to?
Jacksonville College-Main Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Tyler Junior College by visitors of our site.
What is Jacksonville College-Main Campus's ranking?
Jacksonville College-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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