The main campus of Truett McConnell College is in Cleveland, GA (a rural area). The school is a Southern Baptist institution. Truett McConnell College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Truett McConnell College students most commonly major in a field related to music and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 48% of people who applied to Truett McConnell College were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 390 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 390 or more.
In 2007-2008, Truett McConnell College had 468 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Truett McConnell College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Truett McConnell College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Truett-McConnell College, a Georgia Baptist College, is to equip students to make a positive impact for Christ through disciplined scholarship and Christian discipleship."
More complete details are provided below.
Truett McConnell College
100 Alumni Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
General Phone: (706) 865-2134
http://www.truett.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 28 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, humanities, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | Christian studies, religious music |
| Business and Management | 10 | business |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Truett McConnell College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 52 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 25 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Truett McConnell College had a total enrollment of 468 students (425 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
Truett McConnell College offers campus housing for 458 of its 425 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cleveland, 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 | 638 | 307 | 48% | 177 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 66% |
| 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 | $ 14,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,240 |
| Room charge | $ 2,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Truett McConnell College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 7 |
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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $39,621 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $37,399 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $39,678 | 7 | $39,612 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 47 | 105 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 30 | 50 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Truett McConnell College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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