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South Georgia State College

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South Georgia State College is an open-access, residential state college with campuses in Douglas and Waycross. SGSC offers three associate’s degree options, including more than twenty programs of study, as well as an RN to BSN degree. SGSC was created in 2013 from the consolidation of South Georgia College (1906) and Waycross
College (1976). 

Founded 2013 

Undergraduate enrollment 2,576 

Public 

In-state tuition $2,076/year 

Out-of-state tuition $8,188/year 

Average class size for freshman courses 27 

Popular majors business, education, nursing 

Additional information not supplied.

Point University

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Founded as Atlanta Christian College, Point University is a private, Christian, four-year liberal arts institution. Students, faculty, and staff were recently awarded the President’s Higher Education Community Service award.

There are other locations in East Point, Peachtree City, and Savannah. 

Founded 1937 

Undergraduate enrollment 1,483 

Private 

Tuition $8,125/semester 

Georgia freshmen on HOPE 43% 

Average class size for freshman courses 25 

Popular majors biblical studies, biology, business, counseling and human services, criminal justice, early childhood education, English, human relations, humanities, middle grades education, music, psychology, sociology with social work concentration 

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East Georgia State College

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East Georgia State College is a liberal arts institution located near Interstate 16, within the triangle that connects Augusta, Savannah, and Macon. EGSC has the lowest tuition of any college in the University System of Georgia and a 32:1 student-faculty ratio. The college serves students through three campuses in Swainsboro, Statesboro, and Augusta. 

Founded 1973 

Undergraduate enrollment approximately 3,200 

Public 

In-state tuition $1,298/semester 

Out-of-state tuition $4,911/semester  

Additional information not supplied.

Westwood College – Northlake

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Westwood provides career-focused associate’s and bachelor’s programs. The school works directly with Atlanta-area employers to create programs that prepare students for jobs that are in demand.  

Founded 1953 

Undergraduate enrollment 12,000 nationwide 

Private 

Tuition $40,000–$78,000 (range for 17-month associate’s degree through three-year bachelor’s programs) 

Georgia freshmen on HOPE NA 

Average composite three-part SAT score for entering freshmen SAT not required 

Average class size for freshman courses 20–45 maximum (lecture classes); 20 maximum (labs) 

Popular majors business, design, healthcare, justice, technology

Westwood College

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Westwood provides career-focused associate’s and bachelor’s programs. The school works directly with Atlanta-area employers to create programs that prepare students for jobs that are in demand.  

Founded 1953 

Undergraduate enrollment 12,000 nationwide 

Private 

Tuition $40,000–$78,000 (range for 17-month associate’s degree through three-year bachelor’s programs) 

Georgia freshmen on HOPE NA 

Average composite three-part SAT score for entering freshmen SAT not required 

Average class size for freshman courses 20–45 maximum (lecture classes); 20 maximum (labs) 

Popular majors business, design, healthcare, justice, technology

University of North Georgia

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The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College in January 2013. In addition to housing the Military College of Georgia, the university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate’s degrees to professional doctoral programs. The university has campuses in Dahlonega, Cumming, Gainesville, and Oconee County. 

Founded 1873 

Undergraduate enrollment 14,851 

Graduate enrollment 604 

Public 

In-state tuition $3,978/year 

Out-of-state tuition $14,045/year 

Georgia freshmen on HOPE 85% 

Average composite three-part SAT score for entering freshmen n/a 

Average critical reading and math composite SAT score 1017 

SAT score breakdown 511, critical reading; 506, math; does not presently use writing score in admissions 

Average class size for freshman courses 25 

Popular majors applied environmental spatial analysis, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, education, physics, political science

Middle Georgia State College

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In January 2013, Macon State College and Middle Georgia College consolidated to become Middle Georgia State College. The newly formed college has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins —with a combined enrollment of about 8,200 students. A four-year public institution in the University System of Georgia (and on track to become a university within a few years), MGSC offers bachelor’s degrees with more than forty academic tracks or concentrations, as well as associate’s degrees and a limited number of certificates.  

Founded 1884  

Undergraduate enrollment 8,200 

Public 
 
In-state tuition and fees $1,515/semester  

Out-of-state tuition and fees $4,657/semester 

Average class size for freshman courses 24 

Popular majors business, education, information technology, nursing, public service 

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ITT Technical Institute

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Since 1969, the private ITT Technical Institutes system has focused on technology-oriented programs. There are more than 140 ITT Technical Institutes in thirty-eight states. Most campus-based ITT programs blend traditional academic content with applied learning concepts, with a significant portion devoted to practical studies in a lab environment. 
 
There are other locations in Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Douglasville. 
 
Founded 2003 (Duluth) 

Undergraduate enrollment 1,625 (at four locations combined) 

Private 

Tuition $18,048/year 

Georgia freshmen on HOPE NA 

Average composite three-part SAT score for entering freshman SAT not required 

Average class size for freshman courses 20–40 

Popular majors electrical engineering and communications technology, information systems and cyber security, project management

Georgia Regents University

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Georgia Regents University, home of the Medical College of Georgia, is one of only four public research institutions in Georgia. The university includes nine colleges with nearly 9,000 students, 1,500 full-time faculty members, and 7,000 staff members. It houses the nation’s thirteenth-oldest medical school, the state’s sole dental college, an aligned and integrated health system, a growing intercollegiate athletics program, and the Hull College of Business, among other units. With 650 acres and nearly 150 buildings, the university is a $1.3 billion enterprise. The Medical College of Georgia includes a partnership campus in Athens and satellite campuses in Albany, Rome, and Savannah.

Founded 1828 

Undergraduate enrollment 5,654 

Graduate enrollment 3,341 

Public 

In-state tuition $3,726/per semester (Summerville campus) 

Out-of-state tuition $9,723/per semester (Summerville campus) 

Georgia freshmen on HOPE 60% 

Average composite three-part SAT score for entering freshman n/a 

Average critical reading and math composite SAT score 1021 

SAT score breakdown 520, critical reading; 520, math; does not presently use writing score in admissions 

Average class size for freshman courses 22 

Popular majors biology, business, chemistry, communications, education, nursing, psychology

Georgia Highlands College

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As a college within the University System of Georgia, GHC offers easy transfer within the USG, one of the lowest tuition rates in the state, free tutoring, small classes, and individual attention from faculty. The college primarily confers associate’s degrees, but in the fall of 2013 began offering an online bachelor of science in nursing. The college operates five sites—in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta (on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University), Dallas, and Douglasville. The college’s flagship programs—nursing and dental hygiene—are highly competitive, accepting just one out of four qualified applicants. Military Advanced Education named GHC as a top military-friendly institution because of its scheduling and course flexibility, low tuition and fees, varied financial aid packages, and strong support for veterans.

There are six Georgia locations.

Founded 1970

Undergraduate enrollment 5,500

Public

In-state tuition $3,000/year (two 12-hour semesters; some programs cost more due to higher fees)

Out-of-state tuition $8,800/year (two 12-hour semesters; some programs cost more due to higher fees)

Georgia freshmen on HOPE 7%

Average composite three-part SAT score for entering freshmen n/a

Average critical reading and math composite SAT score 884

SAT score breakdown 445, critical reading; 439, math; does not presently use writing score in admissions

Average class size for freshman courses 26

Popular majors business, criminal justice, dental hygiene, early childhood education, general studies, nursing

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