Georgia Military College was founded in 1879, and was originally known as the Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College. The main campus of the college is located in Milledgeville, and is referred to as the George Military College – Milledgeville, or GMC Milledgeville. The college offers associate’s degrees in a variety of disciplines such as criminal justice, history, sociology, general studies, and computer information systems.
George Military College – Milledgeville has an active student participation in athletics. The college houses the Football Booster Club which builds and promotes the football program in the college. Besides, the students also participate in a number of other sports including tennis, softball, golf, cross country, and soccer. GMC Milledgeville also supports several on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Phi Theta Kappa, Biology Club, and Drama Club.
Students attend Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Georgia Military College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Georgia Military College is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,286 students at Georgia Military College (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Georgia Military College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Georgia Military College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia Military College Milledgeville Campus
201 E Greene St
Milledgeville, GA 31061-3398
General Phone: (478) 445-2700
http://www.gmc.cc.ga.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 116 | general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 24 | pre-nursing |
| Business and Management | 17 | business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | education, early childhood education |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia Military College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 194 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Georgia Military College had a total enrollment of 1,286 students (1,069 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Georgia Military College offers campus housing for 250 of its 1,069 (full-time) students.
(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 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,083 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,083 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Room charge | $ 1,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia Military College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157100)
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 | academic year | 4 | $53,636 | 3 | $56,168 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $41,411 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $38,172 | 11 | $36,782 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $43,029 | 15 | $40,713 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia Military College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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