Texas · Hawkins

Jarvis Christian University

A private HBCU in Hawkins, Texas, founded in 1912 and affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

4-year, PrivateFounded 1912

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.