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| Type | Private health sciences college |
|---|---|
| Active | 1982–2019 (merged with Radford University) |
| President | Nathaniel L. Bishop |
Academic staff | 80 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | Blue Healers |
| Mascot | Jeff (a Saint Bernard) |
| Website | jchs.edu |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences (JCHS and Jefferson College) was a private health sciences college in Roanoke, Virginia. Officially chartered as a college in 1982, Jefferson College is the oldest hospital-based college in Virginia. In 2019, the college merged with Radford University to become Radford University Carilion.
Jefferson College of Health Sciences had approximately 1,062 students based on the enrollment statistics from fall 2015 (81% female, 19% male) who represented approximately 31 states. The college offered 15 majors in various healthcare disciplines. Jefferson College of Health Sciences awarded the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctoral degrees.