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South Georgia College is located in Douglas, Georgia (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by South Georgia College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
South Georgia College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 480.
South Georgia College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,504 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at South Georgia College attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. South Georgia College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
South Georgia College
100 W College Pk Dr
Douglas, GA 31533-5098
General Phone: (912) 389-4220
Admissions Phone: (912) 389-4510
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 389-4510
http://www.sga.edu
South Georgia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 144 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 9 | MIS, management information systems, business management, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information science |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for South Georgia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 209 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, South Georgia College had a total enrollment of 1,504 students (1,194 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
South Georgia College offers campus housing for 488 of its 1,194 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Douglas, 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 | 610 | 608 | 100% | 524 | 86% |
| Men | 241 | 240 | 100% | 210 | 88% |
| Women | 369 | 368 | 100% | 314 | 85% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (912) 389-4510
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,444 |
| Room and board | $ 3,950 |
| Room charge | $ 2,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 729 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,098 |
Financial Aid:
South Georgia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 389-4510
South Georgia College 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 | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $51,502 | 4 | $44,977 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,466 | 7 | $44,462 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $36,190 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $45,057 | 17 | $41,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 15 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Georgia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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