The main campus of Richmont Graduate University is in Chattanooga, TN (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Richmont Graduate University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Richmont Graduate University students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 264 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Richmont Graduate University. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Richmont Graduate University
1815 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
General Phone: (423) 226-4574
http://www.psy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 69 | counseling psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Richmont Graduate University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 69 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Richmont Graduate University had a total enrollment of 264 students (231 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chattanooga, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Richmont Graduate University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3355400)
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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $53,855 | 4 | $39,401 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $57,085 | 6 | $54,346 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Richmont Graduate University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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