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Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU)
- 1100 S. Marietta Parkway
- Marietta, GA 30060
- OPEID College Code: 00157000
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- General Phone: (678) 915-7778
- President: Lisa a Rossbacher
- Website: www.spsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,460
- College Alias: SPSU
- College Mascot: Hornets
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Southern Polytechnic State University is proud to be Georgia's technology university. Our academic, professional, outreach and service programs embrace all aspects of technology, including the practical applied skills (techne) needed to solve today's real-world problems and the theoretical knowledge (logos) necessary to meet tomorrow's challenges. SPSU graduates are well prepared to lead the scientific and economic development of an increasingly complex state, nation, and world.
Our mission is to serve both traditional and non-traditional students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels; in engineering and engineering technology, the sciences, applied liberal arts, business and professional programs. We work to develop the broader community's intellectual, cultural, economic, and human resources. Facilitated by our innovative faculty, dedicated staff, and supportive campus environment, our learning community empowers SPSU students with the ability and vision to transform the future.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate 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 Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,018 | 210 | 1,228 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 628 (62%) | 112 (53%) | 740 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 393 (63%) | 57 (51%) | 450 (61%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 376 | 84% |
| ACT ® Exam | 77 | 17% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 495 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 24% | 88% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,847 | $2,667 | $3,729 | $1,300 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 32 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 711 | 649 | 540 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,872 | $3,374 | $3,174 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,590 | $11,788 | $11,038 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,780 | $5,610 | $5,490 |
| Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,492 | $6,492 | $6,492 |
| Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,052 | $14,384 | $14,064 |
| Out of State | $24,770 | $22,798 | $21,928 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,764 | $15,266 | $15,066 |
| Out of State | $25,482 | $23,680 | $22,930 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,272 | $8,774 | $8,574 |
| Out of State | $18,990 | $17,188 | $16,438 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,460 Undergraduate: 3,937 Graduate: 523
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,564 Female: 896
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,222 Female: 715
- Graduate Gender Male: 342 Female: 181
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,904 Part-Time: 1,556
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,730 Part-Time: 1,207
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 174 Part-Time: 349
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 414 | 9% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Black | 891 | 20% |
| Asian | 231 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 4% |
| White | 2,740 | 61% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 25 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 806 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 886 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,069 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 727 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 380 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 251 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 222 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 72 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 22 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 534 | 409 | 125 |
| Faculty Status | 170 | 170 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 89 | 89 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 262 | 151 | 111 |
| Primarily Instruction | 262 | 151 | 111 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 55 | 54 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 71 | 68 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 146 | 136 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 62 | 57 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 61 | 60 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,657 (148) | $60,316 (107) | $54,325 (41) |
| Professor | $74,305 (37) | $75,057 (29) | $71,579 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $60,052 (40) | $60,052 (35) | $60,052 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,652 (48) | $54,904 (31) | $51,369 (17) |
| Instructor | $39,435 (13) | $33,708 (7) | $46,118 (6) |
| Lecturer | $44,183 (10) | $47,479 (5) | $40,886 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,056 (3) | $53,061 (1) | $51,554 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,337 (151) | $60,160 (108) | $53,760 (43) |
| Professor | $74,305 (37) | $75,057 (29) | $71,579 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $60,052 (40) | $60,052 (35) | $60,052 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,652 (48) | $54,904 (31) | $51,369 (17) |
| Instructor | $39,435 (13) | $33,708 (7) | $46,118 (6) |
| Lecturer | $44,183 (10) | $47,479 (5) | $40,886 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $260,345 | $170,754 | $89,591 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 85 | 71 | 14 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 85 | 71 | 14 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Soccer | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $43,543 | $43,291 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,780 | $30,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 27% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 22% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 22% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 9 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 27 | 50 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 20 | 35 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 14 |
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