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Golf Academy Of Hawaii

Overview of Golf Academy Of Hawaii

Golf Academy is in Kaneohe-Oahu, HI. Kaneohe-Oahu is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Golf Academy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.

Golf Academy Selectivity

Not all applicants to Golf Academy are accepted. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.

Student Body

Approximately 33 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at Golf Academy are in their forties, or even older. The school is essentially a male school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"SDGA is a unique concept in the field of education. It is dedicated to rigorous academic standards as well as enhancement of golf proficiency. The mission of SDGA is to prepare qualified students for positions in golf complex operations and management. This is achieved through a curriculum that focuses on business management, the golf industry, modern teaching methods, and sound human relations skills. Excellence and continuous improvement in the provision of education and placement are at the core of SDGAÆs philosophy."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Golf Academy

Golf Academy Of Hawaii
46-001 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe-Oahu, HI 96744
General Phone: (800) 342-7342
http://www.sdgagolf.com

Golf Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management16business administration

Number of programs and degrees for Golf Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree161

Golf Academy Student Body

In 2007, Golf Academy had a total enrollment of 33 students (33 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men100%
Women0%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White43%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian24%
American Indian1%
Unknown19%
(Foreign Students)10%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1912%
20-2121%
22-2418%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-396%
40-499%
50-6412%

Golf Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Golf Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Kaneohe, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Golf Academy Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total5480%4100%
Men5480%4100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Golf Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,230
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,230
Books and supplies$ 645

Financial Aid:
Golf Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010615)

Golf Academy Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$57,0000*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$57,0000*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Golf Academy Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

Golf Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Golf Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Golf Academy % of degrees in business and management
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Golf Academy % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Golf Academy Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Golf Academy Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Golf Academy % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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