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South Georgia College, often abbreviated as SGC, is a co-educational, community college located in Douglas, Georgia, United States. It was founded on August 18, 1906 under the name of 11th District A & M School. It was renamed as South Georgia College in 1927, and became the first state-supported two-year college in Georgia. The college campus is spread across 190 acres of urban land.
SGC offers study through the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams of South Georgia College, known as the Tigers, participate in basketball, soccer and softball. They can also participate in club sports and intramural sports, such as, flag football, volleyball, weightlifting, golf, cross country, billiards and table tennis.
South Georgia College is located in Douglas, GA (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 has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. South Georgia College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 490.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
South Georgia College had 1,754 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Georgia college is a two-year residential institution that serves the educational, social, and economic development of the region by providing accessible, high quality student-centered education. Through close collaboration with faculty and staff,students are engaged in educational opportunities that empower them for success in a sustainable global society. South Georgia College prepares students to think critically, communicate proficiently, and act responsibly as civic-minded, environmentally conscious citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
South Georgia College
100 W College Pk Dr
Douglas, GA 31533-5098
General Phone: (912) 260-4200
http://www.sgc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 132 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 5 | business management, MIS |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | information science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for South Georgia College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 191 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, South Georgia College had a total enrollment of 1,754 students (1,488 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 82% |
| Part-Time | 18% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
South Georgia College offers campus housing for 348 of its 1,488 (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 offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 875 | 760 | 87% | 760 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,312 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,814 |
| Room and board | $ 6,550 |
| Room charge | $ 6,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,204 |
Financial Aid:
South Georgia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159200)
South Georgia College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $42,393 | 4 | $48,726 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $38,284 | 9 | $41,573 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $36,000 | 8 | $41,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $39,763 | 22 | $43,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 19 | 24 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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