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Golf Academy Of The South, Florida

Overview of Golf Academy Of The South

Golf Academy can be found in Altamonte Springs, Florida (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Golf Academy.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Golf Academy are in business and management.

Golf Academy Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. People attending Golf Academy come from a variety of states around the country.

Student Body

In 2005, 218 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Golf Academy are male.

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.

Contacting Golf Academy

Golf Academy Of The South
1200 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1010
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
General Phone: (800) 342-7342
Admissions Phone: (800) 342-7342
Financial Aid Phone: (407) 699-1990
http://www.sdgagolf.com

Golf Academy Programs and Degrees (2005)

Golf Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management125business administration

Number of programs and degrees for Golf Academy in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1251

Golf Academy Student Body

In 2005, Golf Academy had a total enrollment of 218 students (218 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men98%
Women2%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)6%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio24%
Florida24%
Foreign countries6%
Wisconsin6%
Maryland6%
New Mexico6%
Texas6%
Pennsylvania6%
Maine6%
Missouri6%
Connecticut6%

Golf Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %

Golf Academy Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Golf Academy Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total868093%80100%
Men847893%78100%
Women22100%2100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
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

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 342-7342

Golf Academy Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$44,0550*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$44,0550*

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

Golf Academy Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

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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
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Golf Academy % of students from other states
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Golf Academy Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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