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
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 5,219
- College Alias: GHC
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Georgia Highlands College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.highlands.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
Georgia Highlands College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.highlands.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,259 | 1,888 | 3,147 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 828 (66%) | 1,281 (68%) | 2,109 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 828 (100%) | 1,281 (100%) | 2,109 (100%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: GHC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 38% | 21% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,345 | $3,769 | $1,934 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 10.7% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 48 | 55 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 557 | 513 | 477 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,162 | $2,056 | $1,872 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,162 | $2,056 | $1,872 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,654 | $7,558 | $6,888 |
| Books and Supplies | $875 | $875 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $5,800 | $4,425 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,037 | $2,931 | $2,622 |
| In-State | $3,037 | $2,931 | $2,622 |
| Out of State | $8,529 | $8,433 | $7,638 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,337 | $14,231 | $12,872 |
| In-State | $14,337 | $14,231 | $12,872 |
| Out of State | $19,829 | $19,733 | $17,888 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,037 | $6,931 | $7,047 |
| In-State | $7,037 | $6,931 | $7,047 |
| Out of State | $12,529 | $12,433 | $12,063 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant | - | 1 |
| Bookkeeping | - | 3 |
| Human Resources | - | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | - | 1 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | - | 2 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing | - | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | - | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Drafting and Design | - | 1 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling | - | 9 |
| Dental Hygiene | - | 13 |
| Nursing | - | 123 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts | - | 260 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair | - | 1 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,219 Undergraduate: 5,219
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,932 Female: 3,287
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,932 Female: 3,287
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,194 Part-Time: 2,025
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,194 Part-Time: 2,025
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 29 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 28 | 0.5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 72 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,818 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,262 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 715 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 466 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 329 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 224 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 274 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 56 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 402 | 267 | 135 |
| Faculty Status | 214 | 115 | 99 |
| Tenured Faculty | 41 | 41 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 214 | 115 | 99 |
| Primarily Instruction | 214 | 115 | 99 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 50 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 105 | 72 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 59 | 45 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 32 | 17 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,244 (110) | $48,145 (47) | $48,318 (63) |
| Professor | $60,519 (17) | $61,205 (10) | $59,539 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $54,916 (23) | $55,528 (8) | $54,590 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,708 (21) | $44,762 (12) | $44,637 (9) |
| Instructor | $42,369 (49) | $39,377 (17) | $43,958 (32) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,345 (5) | $110,808 (1) | $70,229 (4) |
| Professor | $95,354 (2) | $110,808 (1) | $79,900 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $73,223 (2) | - (-) | $73,223 (2) |
| Instructor | $54,570 (1) | - (-) | $54,570 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,933 (115) | $49,031 (48) | $48,864 (67) |
| Professor | $62,361 (19) | $63,883 (11) | $60,268 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $55,316 (25) | $55,528 (8) | $55,216 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,708 (21) | $44,762 (12) | $44,637 (9) |
| Instructor | $42,414 (50) | $39,377 (17) | $43,979 (33) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 9% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 10% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
