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Jefferson College of Health Sciences is one of only a few private professional health sciences colleges in the southeast. 

We offer excellent clinical and field work opportunities, extensive distance learning offerings and volunteer opportunities near campus and abroad.

Academic Programs:
Masters
Bachelors
Associate
Certificate
Minors

·   Nursing

·   Occupational 
 Therapy

·   Physician 
 Assistant

·   Biomedical 
 Sciences 
·   Emergency 
 Services
·   Health & 
 Exercise 
 Science
·   Health 
 Sciences
·   Healthcare 
 Management
·   Health 
 Psychology
·   Nursing
·   Respiratory 
 Therapy
·  Occupational 
 Therapy 
 Assistant
·  Physical 
 Therapist 
 Assistant
·  Respiratory 
 Therapy
·  Science
·   Medical 
 Laboratory 
 Science
·  Biology
·  Exercise 
 Science
·  Healthcare 
 Organization 
 Management
·  Health 
 Promotion
·  Health 
 Sciences
·  Psychology

Profile (Fall 2012)
 
Undergraduate
Graduate
Total Enrollment
863
186
Student Avg. Age
25.9 (60% under 25)
28.8 (63% over 24)
Gender
81% Female
81% Female
Applicants/Accepted
1761/679 (38.6%)
956/107 (11.2%)
Avg. HS GPA/SAT or GRE
3.53/1421 combined
987 combined verbal/math
Race/Ethnicity
White: 84%; African-American: 8%; Asian: 2%; Other: 6%

Financial Aid
99% of undergraduates received Federal, State, local or institutional aid (grants, scholarships). The average package was $18,537 in 2010-11.

Graduate Employment
96% respondents employed within 6 months of graduation (89% within
3 months)

Licensure/Certification 1st Time Pass Rate
92%

Annual Tuition Comparison
$19,750 (2011-12) 5th lowest tuition among Virginia’s 4-yr, private colleges, 
$21,370 (2012-13)

Class Size
- Undergraduate Avg: 16: 1 (82% had 25 or less students)
- Graduate Avg: 16.8 (84% had 15 or fewer)
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1

150% Graduation Time Rate
67.9% undergraduate degree seeking students

Degrees Conferred (SU 2011, FA 2011, SP 2012) 
- Undergraduate:
206
- Graduate: 70
       
 

Sources: IPEDS-HR, Fall 2011; FA12 Schedule; 2011 – 12 JCHS Fact Book; IPEDS-EF, Fall 2011 data; Alumni Survey for 2010 – 2011; IR database; JCHS, Office of Institutional Research using data from Council of Independent Colleges of Virginia; IPEDS-SFA 2011 – 12 data



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