College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1889 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
4,801 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$16,149,431 |
Application Deadline: |
April 1 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$4,356 in-state, 15,078 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,116 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station |
Student Organizations: |
126 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Rho Tau, Beta Beta Beta, Eta Sigma Gamma, Eta Sigma Alpha, Gamma Beta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Psi Chi |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Campus Outreach, Christian Campus Fellowship, Diverse Body of Christ, Kappa Upsilon Chi, Life Coalition, Sigma Alpha Omega, United in Christ Ministries, Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association , Black Student Alliance, International Club, N. A. A. C. P. (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People); |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Collegiate 4H of GC&SU, Habitat for Humanity, ANGELS, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Music Therapy Society, Pep Band, Piano Masters Class, Women Ensemble, Thrive Student Alliances, Mind's Eye Theatre, American Choral Directors Association, Earth Aware, Women in Chemistry Alliance, Student Council for Exceptional Children, ANGELS(AIDS Now Grasp Every Living Soul), Mathematical Association of America, Gay Straight Alliance, Environmental Science Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, History Club, Cheerleaders, Student Government Association, Student Ambassadors, University Student Council, Economic and Investment Club, Aspiring Entrepreneurs Association, Accounting Association, Marketing/Advertising Club, Kinesiology Club, Literary Guild |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Colonnade (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
9% |
Number of Sororities: |
6 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
13% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Medical Center of Central Georgia, Boards of Education, Ritz Carlton, Georgia College & State University |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
172,770 |
Library Facilities: |
Flannery O'Connor Collection; papers of Paul Coverdell(former senator and former director of the Peace Corp) |
Museums |
Museum and Archives of Georgia Education |
Computers Available: |
180 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
263 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (57%), apartment for single students (41%), special housing for international students (1%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
590 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Atlanta (90), Atlanta (90) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Atlanta (90) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Macon (30) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Georgia Military College) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Convocation, theatrical events, jazz concerts, International Dinner; |
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