South Georgia State College Douglas, GA

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South Georgia State College

Douglas, GA

South Georgia State College is a co-ed public college of the University System of Georgia. In addition to associate degrees, the campus offers a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Web Site www.sgc.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 2,579

Women 1,584 (61.4%)

Men 995 (38.6%)

Graduate Students Not reported

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Minimally difficult Overall Admission Rate Not reported Early Action Offered No

Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA Not reported

SAT Math Not reported

SAT Critical Reading Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

ACT Composite Not reported

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $14,151

Out-of-state: $21,745

Tuition and Fees In-state: $3,756

Room and Board $8,250

Average Percent of Need Met Not reported

Average Freshman Award Not reported

Average Indebtedness of

2011 Graduates Not reported

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 62

Regular Class Size Not reported

CAMPUS LIFE

Douglas Population 11,872

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing

Athletic Conferences National Junior College Athletic Association

Mascot Hawk

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% Asian

32.5% Black/African-American 3.9% Hispanic/Latino

0.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 61.5% White

0.0% Unknown

International Students 0.2% from 2 countries

First-Year Students Returning

Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units

English 4

Mathematics 4

Science 4

Foreign Language 2

Social Studies 3

History

Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam Scores Due in

Admissions Office SAT or ACT

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT

Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 100 West College Park Drive City, State, Zip Douglas, GA 31533-5098

Phone (912) 260-4206

Fax (912) 389-4392

E-mail admissions@sgsc.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline Rolling

Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling

Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

Work Experience X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate Not reported

Women Not reported

Men Not reported

Students Enrolled Not reported

Women 632 admitted students enrolled

Men 461 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA Not reported

3.75 and Above Not reported

3.50 - 3.74 Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite Not reported Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $14,151 Out-of-state: $21,745 Tuition and Fees In-state: $3,756

Room and Board $8,250

Books and Supplies $660

Other Expenses $1,485

Payment Plans Credit card

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail Finaid@sgsc.edu

Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline Priority deadline June 1

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning July 6 Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Not reported

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 001592 Free

Institution's own form

PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based

Self-Help Not reported

Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based

Self-Help Not reported

Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported

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PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans State Loans

Other Loans College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/

Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics

Award Areas Not reported

Money Awarded) Not reported

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Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

Not reported

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Biology/Biological Sciences, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued

Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences, Liberal arts/general studies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Independent study

Study Abroad Not offered

Online Degrees No online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Not reported

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing Not available

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 62

Part-Time Faculty 49

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported

Regular Class Size Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Not reported

Services for Physically Disabled Students Speech disorders services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Not reported

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Not reported

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Douglas Population 11,872 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Large town

Campus Size 340 acres

Weather

Temperature Rain

Getting Around

Campus Map Map

Nearest Airport 61 miles from campus in Valdosta Nearest Bus Station

Nearest Train Station 111 miles from campus in Jacksonville

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Women's dorms, men's dorms, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Not available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Not offered

Personal Counseling Offered

Child Care Not offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences National Junior College Athletic Association

Mascot Hawk

School Colors Blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x

Basketball x x

Cross-Country Running x x x x

Soccer x x

Softball x x

Swimming And Diving x x x x

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports basketball, football, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook

Sororities Fraternities ROTC

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 2,579

Women 1,584 (61.4%)

Men 995 (38.6%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 1,877

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% Asian

32.5% Black/African-American 3.9% Hispanic/Latino

0.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 61.5% White

0.0% Unknown

International Students 0.2% from 2 countries

Average Age

All Graduate Students Not reported

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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