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Gainesville State is in Oakwood, Georgia. Oakwood is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Gainesville State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Gainesville State include liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Gainesville State scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 530 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,981 students study at Gainesville State (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"GAINESVILLE COLLEGE MISSION The mission of Gainesville College is to further the well-being of its students through intellectual, social and physical development. Central to the accomplishment of this mission is the Liberal Arts Curriculum, which serves either as a core for an Associate's degree and/or as a transfer unit for those pursuing upper division courses. Gainesville College seeks to assure the success of its students and contribute to the quality of life in the surrounding communities through cooperative programs with high schools, technical colleges, and universities, as well as self-contained career advancement programs. The institution, with an emphasis on diversity, prepares students to function in a global society. The College also takes seriously its role as a service organization that responds to the economic and educational needs of the community and reaches out to the citizens of Northeast Georgia. By offering continuing education programs, public service activities, cultural enrichment experiences, and forums for public discussion, the college expands its tradition of service beyond its immediate student body and into the community at large"
More complete details are provided below.
Gainesville State College
3820 Mundy Mill Rd
Oakwood, GA 30566
General Phone: (770) 718-3639
Admissions Phone: (770) 718-3641
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 718-3642
http://www.gsc.edu
Gainesville State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 525 | liberal arts and sciences, geography |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 18 | dental hygienist, medical lab tech, medical assistant |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and fitness |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting technology, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | fire-fighting |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Gainesville State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 565 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Gainesville State had a total enrollment of 5,981 students (4,367 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakwood, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,171 | 2,670 | 84% | 1,780 | 67% |
| Men | 1,495 | 1,285 | 86% | 890 | 69% |
| Women | 1,676 | 1,385 | 83% | 890 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 718-3641
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,706 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Gainesville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 718-3642
Gainesville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $50,664 | 4 | $34,787 |
*: 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 | 9 | $56,892 | 6 | $52,697 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $43,427 | 12 | $46,177 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $36,315 | 20 | $37,341 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $32,072 | 10 | $32,434 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $41,217 | 48 | $40,447 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gainesville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % 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 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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Liberal Arts
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