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North Georgia College and State University was established in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College. It was an agricultural branch of the University of Georgia at that time. When the agricultural program was dropped in 1929, the name was changed to North Georgia College. University status was granted to the college in 1996, after which it was named North Georgia College and State University. NGCSU offers enrollment to over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students every year. The rural campus is spread across 112 acres of land. The university operates 4 schools:
NGCSU offers bachelor of arts, science and masters degrees in various area of study. Associates degrees in nursing, and certificate programs in teacher licensure and engineering transfer are also available to the students of this university.
The athletics teams of NGCSU are known as the Saints. They participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, track and field and softball.
North Georgia is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Dahlonega, GA. 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.
North Georgia does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 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 2007-2008, had 5,227 students (4,792 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
http://www.ngcsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 382 | special ed, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, social science teaching, science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 180 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Business and Management | 179 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 154 | political science, history, English, sociology, social services, Spanish language, French language |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 58 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, community psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer and info science, information science |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | public administration |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | athletic trainer |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for North Georgia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 763 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 191 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 125 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 50 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, North Georgia had a total enrollment of 5,227 students (4,792 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
North Georgia offers campus housing for 1,564 of its 4,792 (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 | 2,461 | 1,519 | 62% | 786 | 52% |
| Men | 921 | 618 | 67% | 350 | 57% |
| Women | 1,540 | 901 | 59% | 436 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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 | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,362 |
| Room and board | $ 5,244 |
| Room charge | $ 2,652 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,592 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,646 |
Financial Aid:
North Georgia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158500)
North Georgia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 39 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $91,865 | 4 | $99,829 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $68,269 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $91,430 | 11 | $82,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $71,032 | 8 | $69,747 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $64,640 | 24 | $62,304 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $51,009 | 55 | $49,090 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $37,501 | 9 | $37,892 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $57,396 | 97 | $52,946 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Track | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 5 | 11 |
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
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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