Texas · Hawkins
Jarvis Christian University
A private HBCU in Hawkins, Texas, founded in 1912 and affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
577
Admission rate
—
Retention (first-year)
48%
Completion (150% of time)
15%
Pell recipients
59%
Black undergraduate share
67%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
67%
Hispanic
20%
White
3%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
Nonresident
4%
Unknown
0%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$11,720
Tuition, out-of-state
$11,720
Median federal loan debt
$12,000
Federal loan recipients
52%
Pell recipients
59%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$27,077
Median earnings, 10 years
$32,992
Median debt
$12,000
Retention
48%
Completion
15%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
Rural: distant
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, inclusive
Size and setting
Very small four-year, primarily residential
Average faculty salary
$7,267 monthly
Full-time faculty share
32%
DOE unit ID
225885
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
25 programs
Academic programs
Associate · 4
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Education, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor · 19
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Post-baccalaureate certificate · 1
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.