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North Georgia is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school is classified as a public college. Students at North Georgia earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
North Georgia does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 500 to 580 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 580.
Some professors at North Georgia are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 4,767 students (3,988 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at North Georgia belong to the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
North Georgia College & State University
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597-1001
General Phone: (706) 864-1400
Admissions Phone: (706) 864-1800
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 864-1412
http://www.ngcsu.edu
North Georgia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 309 | special ed, early childhood education, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, educational administration, science teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 199 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 157 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | political science, English, sociology, history, social services, Spanish language, French language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 71 | psychology, physical therapy, community psychology |
| Science | 58 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information science, computer and info science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | public administration |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Music | 7 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for North Georgia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 669 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 212 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 117 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 19 | 1 |
In 2005, North Georgia had a total enrollment of 4,767 students (3,988 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 81% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
North Georgia offers campus housing for 1,494 of its 3,988 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dahlonega, 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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,103 | 1,257 | 60% | 750 | 60% |
| Men | 764 | 559 | 73% | 334 | 60% |
| Women | 1,339 | 698 | 52% | 416 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 864-1800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,384 |
| Room and board | $ 4,596 |
| Room charge | $ 2,292 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,304 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,230 |
Financial Aid:
North Georgia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 864-1412
North Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $86,423 | 5 | $88,542 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,251 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $85,134 | 10 | $77,688 |
*: 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 | 23 | $64,413 | 8 | $65,025 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $57,279 | 18 | $53,376 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $45,762 | 42 | $45,734 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $32,750 | 10 | $38,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $51,865 | 78 | $48,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 13 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Georgia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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