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Rome Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Rome

There are at least 4 colleges in Rome, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,867 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,521 full-time students, and a reported 2,069 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Georgia Highlands College and Coosa Valley Technical College.

We also provide an extensive list of Georgia Colleges.

Rome Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Coosa Valley Technical College
One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: automobile mechanics, cosmetology, accounting technology, data entry, call center operation, computer networking, licensed practical nurse, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,628 students, 1,663 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW
Mount Berry, Georgia 30149

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, communication and journalism, early childhood education, business management, secondary teaching, biology, political science, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,858 students, 1,770 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,400 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620. Math: 510-610.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway S.E.
Rome, Georgia 30161-3897

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, community health services, dental hygienist, management information systems, accounting technology, drafting, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,346 students, 3,077 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Shorter College
315 Shorter Ave
Rome, Georgia 30165

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, psychology, accounting, elementary school teaching, history, English, voice.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,035 students, 1,011 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 669 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 440-550. Writing: 430-540.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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