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Brewton-Parker College, also known as BPC, is a four-year, private college located in Mount Vernon, Georgia, United States. Brewton-Parker College was established in 1904 by Reverend John Carter Brewton and Charles Benton Parker as a private boarding school. The main campus of the college is spread across 270 acres at Mount Vernon. There are other campuses at Liberty County, Norman Park, and Newnan. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Brewton-Parker College is organized into the following academic divisions:
Brewton-Parker College is a member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Southern States Athletic Conference. The athletic teams of the college are nicknamed as the Barons. The athletics teams participate in sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball and cheerleading.
Brewton Parker College is in Mount Vernon, GA. Mount Vernon is a rural area. The school is classified as a Baptist college. Brewton Parker College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Brewton Parker College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Brewton Parker College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 500 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 500 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Brewton Parker College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,034 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Brewton Parker College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
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
http://www.bpc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 49 | general studies, history, English, sociology, political science, Spanish language, social services |
| Education And Teaching | 47 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, math teaching, music teaching, education, social studies teaching, science teaching, English teaching |
| Business And Management | 45 | business, business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | Christian studies, bible studies, religious music, religion |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | human services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Brewton Parker College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Brewton Parker College had a total enrollment of 1,034 students (926 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 94% |
| Florida | 4% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 7 % |
Brewton Parker College offers campus housing for 424 of its 926 (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 | 383 | 369 | 96% | 170 | 46% |
| Men | 177 | 173 | 98% | 81 | 47% |
| Women | 206 | 196 | 95% | 89 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,835 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,835 |
| Room and board | $ 6,650 |
| Room charge | $ 2,470 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Brewton Parker College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155700)
Brewton Parker College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $40,749 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $34,312 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $57,762 | 3 | $59,516 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $50,716 | 5 | $43,605 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $43,467 | 10 | $41,777 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $48,042 | 18 | $45,241 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 70 | 190 |
| Baseball | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 53 | 75 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
Mathematics Teacher Education
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
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
(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 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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