Waycross, Georgia is home to Waycross College. Waycross is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Waycross College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 490.
Waycross College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 880 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Waycross College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Waycross College
2001 S Georgia Pky
Waycross, GA 31503-0110
General Phone: (912) 285-6133
Admissions Phone: (912) 285-6133
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 285-6035
http://www.waycross.edu
Waycross College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 110 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 5 | business and related services |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Waycross College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 118 | 4 |
In 2005, Waycross College had a total enrollment of 880 students (541 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 66% |
| Part-Time | 34% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waycross, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 366 | 366 | 100% | 232 | 63% |
| Men | 101 | 101 | 100% | 68 | 67% |
| Women | 265 | 265 | 100% | 164 | 62% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 490 |
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 | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (912) 285-6133
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,688 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,312 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Waycross College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2055000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 285-6035
Waycross College 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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $39,682 | 5 | $42,085 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $32,508 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $38,862 | 10 | $39,901 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Waycross College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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Liberal Arts
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