Georgian Court University is located in Lakewood, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Georgian Court University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Post-Master's certificate.
Georgian Court University is known for its programs in art studies, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Georgian Court University had 3,153 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Georgian Court University are female.
The school offers students meal plans. Georgian Court University values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697
General Phone: (732) 364-2200
Admissions Phone: (732) 987-2760
Financial Aid Phone: (732) 987-2258
http://www.georgian.edu
Georgian Court University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 175 | special ed, educational supervision, education, instructional media design, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 126 | humanities, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, French language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 97 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Science | 28 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Medicine | 20 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, religion |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer support, computer science |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | health diagnostic professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgian Court University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 382 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 206 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Georgian Court University had a total enrollment of 3,153 students (2,181 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Georgian Court University offers campus housing for 402 of its 2,181 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 556 | 420 | 76% | 188 | 45% |
| Men | 10 | 7 | 70% | 2 | 29% |
| Women | 546 | 413 | 76% | 186 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (732) 987-2760
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,100 |
| Room and board | $ 7,600 |
| Room charge | $ 4,560 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Georgian Court University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (732) 987-2258
Georgian Court University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 36 |
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 | academic year | 9 | $72,628 | 15 | $67,557 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $58,733 | 11 | $53,557 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $47,357 | 35 | $47,586 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $55,737 | 61 | $53,574 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| Track | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Basketball | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 25 | 25 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
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What Sets Georgian Court University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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Art Studies
Therapy And Counseling
Education And Teaching
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