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Gainesville State College (Gainesville College)
- 3820 Mundy Mill Rd
- Oakwood, GA 30566
- OPEID College Code: 00156700
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- General Phone: (678) 717-3639
- President: Martha T. Nesbitt
- Website: www.gsc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,474
- College Alias: Gainesville College
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- GAINESVILLE STATE COLLEGE MISSION
The mission of Gainesville State College is to provide broad access to quality higher education for the population of Northeast Georgia. In fulfilling its mission, the College furthers the well-being of its students through intellectual, social, and physical development. Central to the accomplishment of this mission is the liberal arts curriculum, which serves as a core for degree programs and/or as a transfer curriculum for those pursuing upper-division courses. Gainesville State College seeks to assure the success of its students and contribute to the quality of life in the surrounding communities through cooperative programs with high schools, technical colleges, and universities, as well as self-contained career advancement programs. The institution, with an emphasis on diversity, prepares students to function in a global society.
The College also takes seriously its role as a service organization that responds to the economic and educational needs of the community and reaches out to the citizens of Northeast Georgia. By offering continuing education programs, public service activities, cultural enrichment experiences, and forums for public discussion, the College expands its tradition of service beyond its immediate student body and into the community at large.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.gsc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- 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 | 2,278 | 2,023 | 4,301 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,706 (75%) | 1,944 (96%) | 3,650 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,182 (69%) | 1,251 (64%) | 2,433 (67%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Gainesville College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 9% | 17% | 62% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,586 | $2,817 | $2,055 | $625 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.2% | 7.3% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 21 | 21 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 400 | 287 | 206 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,092 | $1,784 | $1,706 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,708 | $6,592 | $6,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,000 | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,092 | $2,784 | $2,706 |
| Out of State | $8,708 | $7,592 | $7,330 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,592 | $15,284 | $15,206 |
| Out of State | $21,208 | $20,092 | $19,830 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,092 | $8,784 | $8,706 |
| Out of State | $14,708 | $13,592 | $13,330 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | - | 1 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | - | 2 | - |
| Dental Hygiene | - | 12 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology | - | 1 | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |||
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | 14 | 10 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 514 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | |||
| Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Security and Protective Services | |||
| Fire Science, Fire-Fighting | - | 1 | - |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Geography | 14 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,474 Undergraduate: 7,474
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,436 Female: 4,038
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,436 Female: 4,038
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,845 Part-Time: 2,629
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,845 Part-Time: 2,629
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 107 | 1% |
| American Indian | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black | 297 | 4% |
| Asian | 202 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 5% |
| White | 6,336 | 85% |
| Unknown | 112 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 129 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,210 | 43% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,947 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 993 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 515 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 216 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 183 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 221 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 51 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 589 | 374 | 215 |
| Faculty Status | 363 | 172 | 191 |
| Tenured Faculty | 74 | 74 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 355 | 164 | 191 |
| Primarily Instruction | 355 | 164 | 191 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 66 | 63 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 137 | 116 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 78 | 66 | 12 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 36 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,286 (153) | $43,222 (75) | $43,349 (78) |
| Professor | $57,576 (23) | $56,332 (12) | $58,934 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $47,775 (32) | $46,691 (18) | $49,168 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,937 (49) | $39,704 (22) | $40,127 (27) |
| Instructor | $36,997 (49) | $37,032 (23) | $36,966 (26) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,887 (11) | $55,330 (6) | $45,555 (5) |
| Professor | $95,978 (1) | $95,978 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $56,090 (1) | $56,090 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,271 (5) | $49,703 (2) | $42,317 (3) |
| Instructor | $45,333 (4) | $40,254 (2) | $50,413 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,176 (164) | $43,374 (81) | $42,983 (83) |
| Professor | $58,449 (24) | $58,039 (13) | $58,934 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $47,718 (33) | $46,649 (19) | $49,168 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,669 (54) | $39,784 (24) | $39,577 (30) |
| Instructor | $37,004 (53) | $36,704 (25) | $37,272 (28) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 15% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
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