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Georgia Highlands College (GHC)
- 3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
- Rome, GA 30161
- OPEID College Code: 00950700
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- General Phone: (800) 332-2406
- President: Randy Pierce
- Website: www.highlands.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,346
- College Alias: GHC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GHC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.highlands.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 964 | 1,257 | 2,221 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 834 (87%) | 1,098 (87%) | 1,932 (87%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 624 (75%) | 795 (72%) | 1,419 (73%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: GHC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 16% | 23% | 50% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,715 | $2,701 | $2,066 | $2,491 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.4% | 9.5% | 10.6% |
| Number in Default | 26 | 42 | 41 |
| Number in Repayment | 477 | 441 | 386 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,872 | $1,802 | $1,542 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,888 | $6,610 | $6,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,000 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $5,250 | $5,172 | $5,172 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,425 | $5,172 | $5,172 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,622 | $2,552 | $2,292 |
| Out of State | $7,638 | $7,360 | $6,918 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,872 | $12,724 | $11,964 |
| Out of State | $17,888 | $17,532 | $16,590 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,047 | $7,724 | $7,464 |
| Out of State | $12,063 | $12,532 | $12,090 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | - | 4 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | - | 2 |
| Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration | - | 2 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | - | 6 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | - | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | - | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology | - | 3 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling | - | 12 |
| Dental Hygiene | - | 11 |
| Medical Assistance | - | 1 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | - | 1 |
| Nursing | - | 92 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 207 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | - | 1 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,346 Undergraduate: 4,346
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,644 Female: 2,702
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,644 Female: 2,702
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,435 Part-Time: 1,911
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,435 Part-Time: 1,911
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 35 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.2% |
| Black | 458 | 11% |
| Asian | 88 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 3% |
| White | 3,611 | 83% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 82 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,677 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 913 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 608 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 415 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 226 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 161 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 213 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 42 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 398 | 251 | 147 |
| Faculty Status | 194 | 98 | 96 |
| Tenured Faculty | 39 | 39 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 194 | 98 | 96 |
| Primarily Instruction | 194 | 98 | 96 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 29 | 29 | - |
| Other Professionals | 55 | 51 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 120 | 73 | 47 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 65 | 46 | 19 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 39 | 17 | 22 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,910 (92) | $46,486 (39) | $45,486 (53) |
| Professor | $57,575 (16) | $58,684 (9) | $56,150 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $49,794 (20) | $49,149 (7) | $50,140 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,311 (19) | $42,875 (8) | $43,628 (11) |
| Instructor | $40,101 (37) | $39,850 (15) | $40,272 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,331 (6) | $86,487 (1) | $59,900 (5) |
| Professor | $78,692 (2) | $86,487 (1) | $70,897 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $75,716 (1) | - (-) | $75,716 (1) |
| Instructor | $50,963 (3) | - (-) | $50,963 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,322 (98) | $47,093 (40) | $45,790 (58) |
| Professor | $58,332 (18) | $59,892 (10) | $56,383 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $50,372 (21) | $49,149 (7) | $50,984 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,311 (19) | $42,875 (8) | $43,628 (11) |
| Instructor | $40,220 (40) | $39,850 (15) | $40,443 (25) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 4% |
| Female | 11% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 4% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 8% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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