John A Gupton College — acceptance rate 84%, tuition $10,980John A Gupton College campus, Nashville, TN. Photo: Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (D)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%
Outcomes
D
38/100
Affordability
C
48/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
F
25/100
Prestige
F
13/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
160
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
36%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
84%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at John A Gupton College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$46,902
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,582
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,610
Median debt at graduation
38.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,020
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 72nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at John A Gupton College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The John A Gupton College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $616,513
Avg rent near campus: $2,148/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37210 (4.0% cap, Nashville)
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🏆 Where John A Gupton College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at John A Gupton College?
John A Gupton College has an acceptance rate of 84%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend John A Gupton College?
Tuition at John A Gupton College is
$10,980 for in-state students
and $10,980 for out-of-state students
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What is the graduation rate at John A Gupton College?
The graduation rate at John A Gupton College is 31%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is John A Gupton College a good school?
John A Gupton College has a Repit College Score of 35/100 (Grade: D).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend John A Gupton College?
John A Gupton College has a total enrollment of 160 students.
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