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Golf Academy Of The Carolinas

Overview of Golf Academy Of The Carolinas

The main campus of Golf Academy is in Myrtle Beach, SC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, for-profit school. Golf Academy offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Golf Academy students most commonly major in a field related to business and management.

Golf Academy Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending Golf Academy come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 408 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Golf Academy.

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 The Carolinas
3268 Waccamaw Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
General Phone: (800) 342-7342
http://www.sdgagolf.com

Golf Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management186business administration

Number of programs and degrees for Golf Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1861

Golf Academy Student Body

In 2007, Golf Academy had a total enrollment of 408 students (406 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men100%
Women0%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White90%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1920%
20-2126%
22-2429%
25-2917%
30-343%
35-392%
40-492%
50-640%

Golf Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %

Golf Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Golf Academy Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total826883%68100%
Men826883%68100%

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 3010614)

Golf Academy Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track120

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year12$42,9080*
All faculty totalcalendar year12$42,9080*

*: 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 2%Golf Academy Male % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Golf Academy Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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