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The campus of Macon State is in Macon, Georgia, 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.
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 and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Macon State had 6,150 students enrolled (4,144 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
Macon State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Macon State College
100 College Station Dr
Macon, GA 31206-5145
General Phone: (478) 471-2700
Admissions Phone: (478) 471-2800
Financial Aid Phone: (478) 471-2717
http://www.maconstate.edu
Macon State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 280 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 117 | computer and info science, computer support, computer applications programming |
| Business And Management | 103 | business management, business, operations management, management information systems |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | registered nursing |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | health care administration, medical records admin, medical records tech |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | teacher aide |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, medical assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | community organization |
| Media | 7 | communication and journalism |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Macon State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 362 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 225 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 62 | 5 |
In 2005, Macon State had a total enrollment of 6,150 students (4,144 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 60% |
| Part-Time | 40% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Macon, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,635 | 2,139 | 59% | 1,398 | 65% |
| Men | 1,145 | 642 | 56% | 512 | 80% |
| Women | 2,490 | 1,497 | 60% | 886 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (478) 471-2800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,354 |
| Books and supplies | $ 883 |
Financial Aid:
Macon State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 772800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (478) 471-2717
Macon State has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $74,284 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $66,431 | 5 | $62,987 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $56,788 | 18 | $52,618 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $44,086 | 49 | $45,002 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $44,841 | 13 | $37,182 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $52,361 | 85 | $46,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Macon State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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