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Darton is located in Albany, Georgia (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Darton is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
Darton does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 490.
Darton has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 4,578 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at Darton attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Darton College
2400 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31707-3098
General Phone: (229) 430-6000
Admissions Phone: (229) 430-6740
Financial Aid Phone: (229) 430-6746
http://www.darton.edu
Darton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 230 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 152 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 56 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, histologic tech, mental health services tech, cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science |
| Business And Management | 35 | MIS, business, accounting technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical records tech |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work, child care management |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religious music |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | math teaching |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Darton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 467 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 5 |
In 2005, Darton had a total enrollment of 4,578 students (2,951 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 71% |
| Part-Time | 29% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,610 | 1,320 | 82% | 862 | 65% |
| Men | 479 | 394 | 82% | 276 | 70% |
| Women | 1,131 | 926 | 82% | 586 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (229) 430-6740
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,542 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,166 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Darton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (229) 430-6746
Darton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 15 |
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 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $66,858 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $53,338 | 7 | $48,368 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $55,760 | 12 | $55,103 |
*: 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 | 3 | $52,974 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $47,774 | 7 | $48,757 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 15 | $44,455 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $38,333 | 25 | $36,491 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $42,252 | 48 | $41,154 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Basketball | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 28 | 53 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Mathematics Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Histologic Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Darton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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