Students attend East Georgia College in Swainsboro, Georgia, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. East Georgia College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
East Georgia College is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,503 students at East Georgia College (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
East Georgia College
131 College Cir
Swainsboro, GA 30401
General Phone: (478) 289-2000
Admissions Phone: (478) 289-2017
Financial Aid Phone: (478) 289-2012
http://www.ega.edu
East Georgia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 91 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care management |
| Business And Management | 2 | accounting technology, human resources |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | forest technology |
| Office And Administration | 1 | general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for East Georgia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 105 | 10 |
In 2005, East Georgia College had a total enrollment of 1,503 students (1,246 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Swainsboro, 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 | 984 | 984 | 100% | 635 | 65% |
| Men | 411 | 411 | 100% | 276 | 67% |
| Women | 573 | 573 | 100% | 359 | 63% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (478) 289-2017
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,674 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,298 |
| Books and supplies | $ 713 |
Financial Aid:
East Georgia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1099700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (478) 289-2012
East Georgia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 4 |
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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $60,592 | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $42,884 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $42,009 | 3 | $46,596 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $34,199 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $40,600 | 5 | $43,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Georgia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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