Georgia College And State University can be found in Milledgeville, Georgia (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Georgia College And State University.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Georgia College And State University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 510 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Georgia College And State University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 5,662 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Georgia College And State University. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Georgia College And State University student athletes compete in Peach Belt Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia College And State University
231 W Hancock Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
General Phone: (478) 445-2770
Admissions Phone: (478) 445-2774
Financial Aid Phone: (478) 445-5149
http://WWW.GCSU.EDU
Georgia College And State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 364 | early childhood education, educational administration, secondary teaching, health teaching, special education, middle school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 303 | business management, business, marketing, management sciences, logistics, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 128 | history, political science, English, sociology, creative writing, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, French language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 96 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 72 | psychology, music therapy |
| Science | 50 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 43 | journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | public administration |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, arts management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia College And State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 771 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 360 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 49 | 5 |
In 2005, Georgia College And State University had a total enrollment of 5,662 students (4,993 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Georgia College And State University offers campus housing for 2,090 of its 4,993 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,236 | 1,954 | 60% | 1,030 | 53% |
| Men | 1,230 | 758 | 62% | 399 | 53% |
| Women | 2,006 | 1,196 | 60% | 631 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (478) 445-2774
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,142 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,354 |
| Room and board | $ 6,878 |
| Room charge | $ 3,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,188 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,084 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia College And State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (478) 445-5149
Georgia College And State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 83 | 60 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 70 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
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 | 14 | $81,154 | 11 | $78,647 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 10 | $63,757 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $44,607 | 9 | $44,271 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $75,053 | 31 | $62,756 |
*: 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 | 38 | $63,537 | 14 | $57,128 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $56,019 | 19 | $50,247 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 55 | $44,880 | 62 | $46,790 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,467 | 8 | $45,188 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $52,875 | 104 | $48,625 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75 | 42 | 117 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| Track | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 21 | 39 |
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
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
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
French Language and Literature
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia College And State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
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 campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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