Description

John A. Gupton College has provided training for funeral directors since 1946. Its comprehensive curriculum, which combines liberal arts and vocational courses, is designed to prepare you for the funeral service National Board Exam.

Currently, the school offers two programs:

  • Funeral Service
  • Funeral Director

The Funeral Service course is an associate’s degree program, while Funeral Director is a certificate course designed for professional development. Only graduates of the associate’s degree program are eligible to take the National Board Exam.

In the Funeral Service program, half of your studies will be in business, natural science, the humanities, mathematics and social science. The other half will consist of professional training in funeral service, mortuary science and restorative art. The program requires 62 hours, and can be completed in as few as 16 months.

John A. Gupton College is eligible for state and federal financial aid programs, such as the Tennessee Tuition Grant, the Pell Grant and VA Benefits.

Admissions requirements for Gupton College include an official high school transcript or GED, a current photo of yourself, two letters of recommendation and a $50 application fee. Students applying to the associate’s degree program must also send official ACT scores.

Quick Facts about John A Gupton College

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Parking Permit Required

No

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$9,546

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,546

Retention Rate

42%

Enrollment

102

Year Established

1964

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 5 See all ratings

100% of students gave John A Gupton College 5 stars overall.

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Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

i have not attended this school, i hope to.I have heard alot of great things about it

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Students

Total Students
102

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
22%
Caucasian
77%
Other
1%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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