D
Below Average
Score: 35/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
56/100 · earnings-weighted

John A Gupton College

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Nashville, Tennessee 37203
John A Gupton College campus, Nashville, TN
John 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science$46,141$54,828+4%#8 of 24#5$12,500

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.

#25
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,980 $10,980

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
57%
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 51 grads/yr Funeral Direction/Service 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from John A Gupton College's top programs commonly pursue.

Funeral home managers
$77k/yr 32,100 jobs
Embalmers
$56k/yr 3,600 jobs
Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers
$50k/yr 27,500 jobs

Student Demographics

160
Total Students
68%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Hispanic 2%
Black 12%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%
Fully Online 79%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

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 .
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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology