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Middle Georgia College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Cochran, Georgia. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Middle Georgia College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nutrition and exercise therapy and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Middle Georgia College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 410 to 520 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 530 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,677 students (2,100 full-time equivalent).
Middle Georgia College has a large share of part-time students. The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Middle Georgia College, a two-year charter, residential institution of the University System of Georgia, is to provide an accessible, comprehensive learning and cultural environment for its students and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Middle Georgia College
1100 Second St SE
Cochran, GA 31014-1599
General Phone: (478) 934-6221
Admissions Phone: (478) 934-3103
Financial Aid Phone: (478) 934-3133
http://WWW.MGC.EDU
Middle Georgia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 289 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | surveying tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and police |
| Transportation | 6 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting technology |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Middle Georgia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 415 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Middle Georgia College had a total enrollment of 2,677 students (2,100 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Middle Georgia College offers campus housing for 901 of its 2,100 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cochran, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,782 | 1,619 | 91% | 935 | 58% |
| Men | 815 | 728 | 89% | 423 | 58% |
| Women | 967 | 891 | 92% | 512 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (478) 934-3103
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,914 |
| Room and board | $ 4,200 |
| Room charge | $ 1,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Middle Georgia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (478) 934-3133
Middle Georgia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 8 | $60,517 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $43,153 | 11 | $48,481 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $37,532 | 16 | $34,247 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $36,571 | 3 | $32,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $43,107 | 32 | $40,348 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Middle Georgia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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