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East Georgia College, often abbreviated as EGC, is a coeducational community college located in Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. It was established in the year 1971 as the Emanuel County Junior College, which was later renamed as East Georgia College in 1988. The college offers several undergraduate degree courses in the fields of arts and sciences. The college campus spreads across 227 acres of rural land.
The athletics teams of the college are known as the Bobcats. The official mascot of the college is the Bobcat. The students of East Georgia College excel at wrestling, disc golf and tennis. The college has a state of the art gymnasium and a fitness center, both equipped with modern equipment to help students stay fit.
Students attend East Georgia College in Swainsboro, GA, 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 has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. East Georgia College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
East Georgia College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,987 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at East Georgia College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
East Georgia College
131 College Cir
Swainsboro, GA 30401
General Phone: (478) 289-2000
http://www.ega.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 93 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for East Georgia College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 94 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, East Georgia College had a total enrollment of 1,987 students (1,636 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 53% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,512 |
| Books and supplies | $ 779 |
Financial Aid:
East Georgia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1099700)
East Georgia College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $70,663 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $75,033 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $49,224 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $46,160 | 5 | $43,776 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $37,211 | 9 | $36,893 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $43,563 | 16 | $40,696 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Georgia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services 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 Has ROTC (army)
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