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The main campus of Golf Academy is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (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.
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.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending Golf Academy come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 330 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Golf Academy.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION AND PURPOSES OF THE ACADEMY 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. The purposes of the Academy are as follows: 1. To provide students with an educational background in business management and a solid foundation in general education. 2. To prepare students to ultimately assume positions in golf management at a country club, golf facility, or other golf related businesses. 3. To introduce students to the areas of specialization, including equipment technology, modern merchandising, computers for managing business activities and tournaments, and the growth of golf as a game and a business. 4. To teach the essentials of the business of golf and golf game so that students will develop to their full potential in the industry. 5. To prepare students to become effective and innovative golf instructors and managers. 6. To provide educational and training programs that satisfy the needs of students as well as those of the overall golf industry. 7. To expose students to the increasing sophistication of the golf industry and associated demand for multifaceted personnel who are able to assess and promote the objective of the employer(s)."
More complete details are provided below.
Golf Academy Of The Carolinas
3268 Waccamaw Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
General Phone: (800) 342-7342
Admissions Phone: (800) 342-7342
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 236-0481
http://www.sdgagolf.com
Golf Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 154 | business administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Golf Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 154 | 1 |
In 2005, Golf Academy had a total enrollment of 330 students (330 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 99% |
| Women | 1% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24% |
| Ohio | 13% |
| Virginia | 9% |
| State unknown | 7% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 141 | 134 | 95% | 134 | 100% |
| Men | 139 | 132 | 95% | 132 | 100% |
| Women | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 342-7342
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,563 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,563 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Golf Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2208703)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 236-0481
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $32,777 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $32,777 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Golf Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
Notable:
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