School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Jefferson College Of Health Sciences is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

920 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
Main Phone: (888) 985-8483
Web Site: www.jchs.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 971 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.5% of students attend full-time, while 5.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 19 male students and 72 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 20.9% of the student body, while females made up 79.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (122)%, Hispanic (12)%, Asian (7)%, and Native American (3)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 400. One quarter of students scored at least 503.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 503 or higher.

Degree Programs

Health Care

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Training

• Biological And Physical Sciences

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.