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Macon State College

Macon State College

Macon State College, also referred to as MSC, is a coeducational, public institution located in Macon, Georgia, United States. The college also has a satellite campus in Warner Robins, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia and was established in October 1965. Classes started in 1968 after the college's name changed to Macon Junior College. In 1997, it received its present moniker. MSC now grants admission to over 6,000 students annually.

The schools under Macon State College include the following:

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Information Technology
  • School of Nursing & Health Sciences

The College runs a Wellness Program for student which offers a variety of intramural sports and a number of recreational activities.

Overview of Macon State College

The campus of Macon State is in Macon, GA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Macon State include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Macon State is known for its programs in computer science and engineering.

Macon State Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, Macon State had 6,464 students enrolled (4,458 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

Macon State Tuition and Affordability

Macon State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Macon State

Macon State College
100 College Station Dr
Macon, GA 31206-5145
General Phone: (478) 471-2700
http://www.maconstate.edu

Macon State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts272liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management144business management, business, accounting technology, operations management, management information systems
Computer Science And Engineering99computer and info science, computer support, computer applications programming
Nursing And Emergency Medicine75registered nursing
Education And Teaching55early childhood education, teacher aide
Medical Administration36health care administration, medical records admin, medical records tech
Family And Social Work32community organization
Medical Support And Technology24respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Media15communication and journalism
Engineering Technician1drafting

Number of programs and degrees for Macon State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree3669
Bachelor's degree3308
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years575

Macon State Student Body

In 2007, Macon State had a total enrollment of 6,464 students (4,458 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men31%
Women69%
Full-Time59%
Part-Time41%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White54%
Black41%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1920%
20-2117%
22-2417%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-499%
50-642%

Macon State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time50 %

Macon State Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Macon State Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4,2422,32755%1,56767%
Men1,21959649%48081%
Women3,0231,73157%1,08763%

Application Requirements:

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

Macon State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,060
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,676
Books and supplies$ 1,071

Financial Aid:
Macon State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 772800)

Macon State Faculty

Macon State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2932
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4365
Non-tenured and not on tenure track78

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year15$71,9656$69,993
Associate professoracademic year17$63,31322$56,609
Assistant professoracademic year39$45,30669$46,019
Instructoracademic year7$41,4468$38,833
All faculty totalacademic year78$54,011105$49,060

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

Macon State Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

Macon State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Macon State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Macon State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Macon State % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Macon State Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Macon State % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Macon State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Macon State Number of students
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Macon State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Macon State Female % of student body
% of degrees in liberal arts
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 14%Macon State % of degrees in liberal arts
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Macon State % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Macon State % of degrees in medical adminstration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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