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Toccoa Falls College is found in Toccoa, Georgia. Toccoa is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christ and Missionary Alliance Church identity. Toccoa Falls College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Toccoa Falls College is known for its programs in music and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 922 in 2005 at Toccoa Falls College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Toccoa Falls 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:
"The mission of Toccoa Falls College is to glorify God through seeking and developing Christian Servant Leaders who will impact their world with the love and message of Jesus Christ. Purpose: Toccoa Falls College is an educational institution, a character-building enterprise, and a spiritual formation community, all integrated into a unique way of life. The primary purpose of its residential programs is to glorify God through offering residential programs that prepare men and women for lives of personal fulfillment and Christian servant leadership to the church and the world. It also seeks to glorify God through offering non-residential Christ-centered programs to the community at large."
More complete details are provided below.
Toccoa Falls College
325 Chapel Drive
Toccoa Falls, GA 30598
http://www.tfc.edu
Toccoa Falls College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 70 | missionary studies, youth ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling, religious education, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | general studies, English |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management |
| Media | 7 | public relations and advertising, broadcast journalism |
| Music | 7 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Toccoa Falls College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 147 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Toccoa Falls College had a total enrollment of 922 students (886 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 54% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Toccoa Falls College offers campus housing for 677 of its 886 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Toccoa, 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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,044 | 662 | 63% | 223 | 34% |
| Men | 417 | 258 | 62% | 88 | 34% |
| Women | 627 | 404 | 64% | 135 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,050 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 855 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,520 |
Financial Aid:
Toccoa Falls College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 9 |
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 | 5 | $38,854 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $35,722 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $33,977 | 5 | $28,992 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $34,872 | 9 | $31,994 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Toccoa Falls College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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