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Georgian Court University is located in Lakewood, New Jersey, United States. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the year 1908. Georgian Court University was granted university status by the New Jersey Commission of Higher Education in 2004. The university offers students more than 30 academic majors through its colleges, which are:
There are four schools under each of the university's two colleges. They are:
Georgian Court University's athletic teams are known as the Lions. The university's students participate in sports such as basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball.
Georgian Court University is located in Lakewood, NJ (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.
Georgian Court University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,045 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Georgian Court University are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Georgian Court University offers students meal plans. The school 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) 987-2200
http://www.georgian.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 207 | education, educational supervision, special ed, instructional media design, educational administration, elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 144 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | English, history, humanities, Spanish language, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 107 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 32 | biology, chemistry, physics, natural sciences, biochemistry |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | theology, religion, pastoral counseling and ministries |
| Medicine | 11 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Media | 7 | media studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support, computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | health diagnostic professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgian Court University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 378 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 281 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Georgian Court University had a total enrollment of 3,045 students (2,187 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 95% |
| New York | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Georgian Court University offers campus housing for 402 of its 2,187 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 625 | 471 | 75% | 226 | 48% |
| Men | 14 | 3 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| Women | 611 | 468 | 77% | 226 | 48% |
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) | 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 | $ 22,078 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,078 |
| Room and board | $ 8,136 |
| Room charge | $ 4,882 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,254 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Georgian Court University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 260800)
Georgian Court University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 | academic year | 10 | $81,450 | 19 | $77,235 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $61,914 | 11 | $60,534 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $50,623 | 31 | $52,926 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $60,844 | 62 | $61,565 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| Basketball | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Track | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 43 | 43 |
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 Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary 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
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
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 4% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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