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.
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.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching.
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.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Georgia College & State University, in 2007, had 6,249 students (5,618 full-time equivalent).
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.
Georgia College & State University
231 W Hancock Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
General Phone: (478) 445-2770
http://WWW.GCSU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 361 | educational administration, early childhood education, secondary teaching, health teaching, middle school teaching, instructional media design, special ed, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 281 | business, business management, marketing, accounting, logistics, management sciences, MIS, international business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 143 | English, history, political science, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, creative writing, sociology, liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 99 | psychology, music therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 92 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Science | 66 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 44 | journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | public administration |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies, arts management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | parks and recreation studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia College & State University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 832 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 329 | 21 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 5 |
In 2007, Georgia College & State University had a total enrollment of 6,249 students (5,618 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,442 | 2,038 | 59% | 1,187 | 58% |
| Men | 1,231 | 732 | 59% | 408 | 56% |
| Women | 2,211 | 1,306 | 59% | 779 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 76 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 44 | 70 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $81,399 | 3 | $85,175 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $81,399 | 6 | $78,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $65,407 | 22 | $55,389 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $51,848 | 30 | $54,371 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $51,201 | 65 | $51,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $28,167 | 7 | $41,857 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $41,812 | 4 | $42,678 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 125 | $54,545 | 128 | $51,784 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 68 | 148 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| Track | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 46 | 64 |
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
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 & 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 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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