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Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University is a public university in Milledgeville, Georgia. It was established in 1889 as a women's college. The university enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester. It was designated as Georgia's "Public Liberal Arts University" in 1996 by the Board of Regents. GCSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. its campus is spread across an area of more than 40 acres.

Some of the notable alumni of GCSU are author Flannery O'Connor, recording artist Andy Offutt Irwin and Tony Nicely, the Chairman, President and CEO of GEICO Insurance.

Overview of Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Milledgeville, GA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Georgia College & State University earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching.

Georgia College & State University Selectivity

Georgia College & State University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 510 to 590 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 600. Georgia College & State University attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Georgia College & State University, in 2007, had 6,249 students (5,618 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Dorm living is common. Georgia College & State University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University
231 W Hancock Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
General Phone: (478) 445-2770
http://WWW.GCSU.EDU

Georgia College & State University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching361educational administration, early childhood education, secondary teaching, health teaching, middle school teaching, instructional media design, special ed, physical education teaching, ...
Business And Management281business, business management, marketing, accounting, logistics, management sciences, MIS, international business, ...
Liberal Arts143English, history, political science, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, creative writing, sociology, liberal arts and humanities
Therapy And Counseling99psychology, music therapy
Nursing And Emergency Medicine92registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration
Science66biology, chemistry
Media44journalism
Security And Law Enforcement39criminal justice and administration
Family And Social Work29public administration
Art Studies19art studies, arts management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy15parks and recreation studies
Conservation And Resource Management11environmental science
Computer Science And Engineering7computer and info science
Mathematics6mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts5drama
Music2music

Number of programs and degrees for Georgia College & State University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree83235
Master's degree32921
Post-master's certificate585

Student Body

In 2007, Georgia College & State University had a total enrollment of 6,249 students (5,618 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men34%
Women66%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate81%
Graduate19%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black9%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1933%
20-2131%
22-2419%
25-297%
30-343%
35-393%
40-493%
50-641%

Georgia College & State University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time100 %

Georgia College & State University Room and Board (2007)

Georgia College & State University offers campus housing for 2,237 of its 5,618 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Milledgeville, 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 21 meals per week.

Georgia College & State University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,4422,03859%1,18758%
Men1,23173259%40856%
Women2,2111,30659%77960%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510590
SAT Math510600
ACT Verbal2125
ACT Math2025
ACT Composite2125

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT85%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT41%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Georgia College & State University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,750
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,424
Room and board$ 6,480
Room charge$ 3,990
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,390
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 3,138

Financial Aid:
Georgia College & State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160200)

Georgia College & State University Faculty

Georgia College & State University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7658
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4470
Non-tenured and not on tenure track86

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$81,3993$85,175
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$81,3996$78,116

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year41$65,40722$55,389
Associate professoracademic year32$51,84830$54,371
Assistant professoracademic year41$51,20165$51,000
Instructoracademic year6$28,1677$41,857
Lectureracademic year5$41,8124$42,678
All faculty totalacademic year125$54,545128$51,784

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Georgia College & State University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballPeach Belt Conference
BaseballPeach Belt Conference
TrackPeach Belt Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8068148
Baseball31031
Basketball181331
Track13922
All Other Sports184664

Georgia College & State University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Georgia College & State University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Georgia College & State University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Georgia College & State University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Georgia College & State University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Georgia College & State University Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Georgia College & State University % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Georgia College & State University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Georgia College & State University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Georgia College & State University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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