The main campus of Savannah River College is in Augusta, GA (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Savannah River College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medical administration.
Savannah River College does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 233 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Savannah River College.
More complete details are provided below.
Savannah River College
2528 Centerwest Pky Bldg A
Augusta, GA 30909
General Phone: (706) 738-5046
http://www.savannahrivercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | medical coding, medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical billing, clinical assistant, medical secretary, medical office management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 14 | nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 14 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, business |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer programming, computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Savannah River College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 35 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Savannah River College had a total enrollment of 233 students (242 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 29 | 78% | 29 | 100% |
| Men | 5 | 4 | 80% | 4 | 100% |
| Women | 32 | 25 | 78% | 25 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 145 |
Financial Aid:
Savannah River College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2205300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $26,710 | 3 | $31,483 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $26,710 | 3 | $31,483 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Savannah River College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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