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Southern Polytechnic State University, also referred to as SPSU or Southern Poly, was established in 1948 as the Technical Institute in Chamblee, Georgia, United States. The first classes were held with 116 students. It was renamed Southern Technical Institute in 1949 and moved to its present campus in Marietta, Georgia, around 1958. It went through another name change in 1987 and was named Southern College of Technology. Later in the summer of 1996, the university adopted its current name. Today, the university encompasses more than 230 acres and includes approximately 35 buildings. SPSU is made up of the following schools:
The sports teams of SPSU are nicknamed the Hornets and Lady Hornets. Their mascot is known as Horny the Hornet. The university participates in a number of men’s and women’s sport such as baseball, basketball, and soccer.
The main campus of Southern Polytechnic State is in Marietta, GA (a small city). The school is a public school. Southern Polytechnic State offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to real estate and construction management, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.
Southern Polytechnic State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 520 or more.
Southern Polytechnic State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,460 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Southern Polytechnic State.
Many students are part-timers. Southern Polytechnic State makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Southern Polytechnic State belong to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference for major sports.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern Polytechnic State University is proud to be GeorgiaÆs technology university. Our academic, professional, outreach and service programs embrace all aspects of technology, including the practical applied skills (techne) needed to solve todayÆs real-world problems and the theoretical knowledge (logos) necessary to meet tomorrowÆs challenges. SPSU graduates are well prepared to lead the scientific and economic development of an increasingly complex state, nation, and world.
Our mission is to serve both traditional and non-traditional students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels; in engineering and engineering technology, the sciences, applied liberal arts, business and professional programs. We work to develop the broader communityÆs intellectual, cultural, economic, and human resources. Facilitated by our innovative faculty, dedicated staff, and supportive campus environment, our learning community empowers SPSU students with the ability and vision to transform the future."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896
General Phone: (678) 915-7778
http://www.spsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 295 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technology, quality control tech, computer engineering tech, surveying tech, telecommunications tech, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 152 | computer science, information technology, software engineering |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 82 | construction management |
| Business and Management | 67 | entrepreneurship |
| Architecture and Planning | 54 | architecture, urban planning |
| Media | 37 | media studies |
| Science | 15 | biology, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | international relations, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering | 11 | systems engineering, construction engineering |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Polytechnic State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 550 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 145 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 24 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 10 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Polytechnic State had a total enrollment of 4,460 students (3,907 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 83% |
| Women | 17% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Southern Polytechnic State offers campus housing for 1,154 of its 3,907 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marietta, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,281 | 794 | 62% | 516 | 65% |
| Men | 1,050 | 657 | 63% | 428 | 65% |
| Women | 231 | 137 | 59% | 88 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| 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 | $ 4,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,728 |
| Room and board | $ 5,870 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,470 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Polytechnic State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157000)
Southern Polytechnic State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $48,721 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $48,721 |
*: 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 | 28 | $75,678 | 9 | $75,243 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $65,340 | 6 | $61,555 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $56,188 | 20 | $51,551 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $35,971 | 5 | $38,944 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $46,003 | 9 | $45,778 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 113 | $62,129 | 49 | $54,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 10 | 56 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 15 | 10 | 25 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Construction Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Polytechnic State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services 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, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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