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The main campus of Southern Polytechnic State is in Marietta, Georgia (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 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 520 or more.
Southern Polytechnic State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,806 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 Georgia's technology university. Our academic programs and curriculum embrace all aspects of technology, including the practical applied skills (techne) needed to solve today's real-world problems and the theoretical knowledge (logos) necessary to meet tomorrow's 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 and graduate levels in engineering, technology, the sciences, liberal arts, business and professional programs. 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
Admissions Phone: (678) 915-7281
Financial Aid Phone: (678) 915-7290
http://www.spsu.edu
Southern Polytechnic State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 231 | electronics tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, computer engineering tech, quality control tech, industrial production tech, telecommunications tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 190 | computer science, information technology, software engineering |
| Business And Management | 61 | entrepreneurship, organizational behavior |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 58 | construction management |
| Architecture And Planning | 40 | architecture |
| Media | 28 | media studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Science | 8 | physics, biology |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | liberal arts and sciences, international relations |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Polytechnic State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 433 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 192 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Southern Polytechnic State had a total enrollment of 3,806 students (2,921 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 83% |
| Women | 17% |
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 89% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Southern Polytechnic State offers campus housing for 1,156 of its 2,921 (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 | 1,471 | 1,225 | 83% | 900 | 73% |
| Men | 1,193 | 996 | 83% | 749 | 75% |
| Women | 278 | 229 | 82% | 151 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (678) 915-7281
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,038 |
| Room and board | $ 5,490 |
| Room charge | $ 4,635 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Polytechnic State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (678) 915-7290
Southern Polytechnic State 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 | 32 | $66,908 | 6 | $67,496 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $59,110 | 6 | $54,843 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $49,806 | 5 | $46,917 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $38,385 | 7 | $42,093 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $56,557 | 24 | $52,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 14 | 56 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Information Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
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 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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