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Toccoa Falls College was established by Dr. Richard A. Forrest in 1907. It was then located in Golden, North Carolina, and known as the Golden Valley Institute. On January 1, 1911, the school was relocated to its present campus in Toccoa, Georgia, and renamed Toccoa Falls Institute. It later became the Toccoa Falls College.
Toccoa Falls College awards Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees through the following academic divisions:
The school sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and volleyball teams, which are known as the Eagles. TFC is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II. The college's baseball and golf teams won national championships in 2008.
Toccoa Falls College is found in Toccoa Falls, GA. Toccoa Falls 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 media, music, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 550.
Students numbered 969 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Toccoa Falls College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Toccoa Falls College 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 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
General Phone: (706) 886-6831
http://www.tfc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 48 | missionary studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, youth ministry, bible studies, philosophy and religious studies, pre-ministerial studies, theological and ministerial studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | counseling psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | general studies, English |
| Business and Management | 8 | business management |
| Media | 7 | public relations and advertising, mass communication |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance |
| Science | 2 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Toccoa Falls College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 130 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Toccoa Falls College had a total enrollment of 969 students (942 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 50% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,137 | 533 | 47% | 225 | 42% |
| Men | 437 | 203 | 46% | 99 | 49% |
| Women | 698 | 330 | 47% | 126 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| 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 | $ 14,625 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,625 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,940 |
Financial Aid:
Toccoa Falls College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 11 |
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 | 10 | $53,840 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $48,346 | 3 | $49,384 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $43,513 | 7 | $41,793 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $47,255 | 11 | $45,072 |
*: 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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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