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Georgia Highlands College, also referred to as Georgia Highlands, is under the University System of Georgia. It was established in the year 1968 and is located in Rome, Georgia, United States. Originally, the college was known as Floyd Junior College, named after Floyd County. The college currently enrolls more than 4,000 students on an annual basis. In addition to the main campus in Rome, the college also offers classes in the following centers:
Georgia Highlands College offers various degrees and certificate programs through its academic divisions. These include the:
The male and female students of the college actively participate in sports such as basketball, volleyball, golf, and ultimate frisbee.
The campus of Georgia Highlands is in Rome, GA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Georgia Highlands include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Georgia Highlands is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Georgia Highlands has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,346 students enrolled (3,517 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at Georgia Highlands attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
Rome, GA 30161-3897
General Phone: (800) 332-2406
http://www.highlands.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 245 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 104 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | dental hygienist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | community health services |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting technology, MIS |
| Office and Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer applications programming |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia Highlands in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 384 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Georgia Highlands had a total enrollment of 4,346 students (3,517 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 81% |
| Part-Time | 19% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rome, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,481 | 1,586 | 64% | 1,586 | 100% |
| Men | 1,016 | 661 | 65% | 661 | 100% |
| Women | 1,465 | 925 | 63% | 925 | 100% |
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 |
| 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 | $ 2,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,558 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia Highlands participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 950700)
Georgia Highlands 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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 9 | $60,275 | 7 | $58,372 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $54,440 | 16 | $53,520 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,885 | 10 | $43,762 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $41,018 | 34 | $41,791 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $47,957 | 67 | $46,618 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia Highlands Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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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