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Brewton - Parker College can be found in Mount Vernon, Georgia (a rural area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Baptist school. Brewton - Parker College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Brewton - Parker College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Brewton - Parker College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 63% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Brewton - Parker College centered around 420 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,150 students were enrolled in Brewton - Parker College.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Brewton - Parker College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference competitions. Brewton - Parker College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Brewton-Parker College offers an undergraduate education that is committed to academic excellence, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and informed by the Christian faith. The College's heritage as a Georgia Baptist institution produces a concern for individuals that motivates our community to nurture and develop the whole student in a caring, Christian environment. Faculty members serve as teacher-scholars promoting intellectual inquiry that develops the mind and spirit. Students study the traditional liberal arts and sciences, and selected professional and pre-professional programs at the campus in Mount Vernon and designated external locations. Activities both inside and outside the classroom afford students opportunities for intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual growth that prepare them for meaningful service to their local, regional, and global communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Brewton - Parker College
201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
General Phone: (912) 583-2241
Admissions Phone: (912) 583-3265
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 583-3209
http://www.bpc.edu
Brewton - Parker College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 76 | general studies, sociology, history, English, political science, social services |
| Education And Teaching | 48 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, science teaching, English teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, education |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, business, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | human services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | Christian studies, theology and religious vocations, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Brewton - Parker College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 169 | 28 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 1 |
In 2005, Brewton - Parker College had a total enrollment of 1,150 students (986 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 92% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
Brewton - Parker College offers campus housing for 450 of its 986 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 661 | 245 | 37% | 225 | 92% |
| Men | 274 | 103 | 38% | 92 | 89% |
| Women | 387 | 142 | 37% | 133 | 94% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (912) 583-3265
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,684 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,684 |
| Room and board | $ 5,280 |
| Room charge | $ 2,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,188 |
Financial Aid:
Brewton - Parker College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 583-3209
Brewton - Parker College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $51,312 | 5 | $51,240 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $43,544 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $35,843 | 11 | $37,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $42,530 | 18 | $41,420 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 61 | 161 |
| Baseball | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Basketball | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 40 | 61 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brewton - Parker College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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