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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,183
  • College Alias: SPSU
  • College Mascot: Hornets
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Southern Polytechnic State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    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
 
 
 
Southern Polytechnic State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • 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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2422951,537
Number Granted Admission (%)790 (64%)164 (56%)954 (62%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)503 (64%)96 (59%)599 (63%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam48881%
ACT ® Exam13222%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading490580
SAT ® Math520630
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2125
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math2126
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving43%26%62%2%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,267$3,923$4,261$2,067
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.7%5.0%3.3%
Number in Default493024
Number in Repayment634594711
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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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,498$4,232$3,872
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,498$4,232$3,872
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,994$14,728$13,590
Books and Supplies$1,700$1,700$1,500
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,350$5,870$5,780
Other Expenses$2,900$2,900$3,900
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,894$9,894$6,492
Other Expenses$4,100$4,100$3,900
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,100$4,100$3,900
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,448$14,702$15,052
In-State$15,448$14,702$15,052
Out of State$25,944$25,198$24,770
Off Campus
In-District$20,192$19,926$15,764
In-State$20,192$19,926$15,764
Out of State$30,688$30,422$25,482
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,298$10,032$9,272
In-State$10,298$10,032$9,272
Out of State$20,794$20,528$18,990
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.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Architecture
Architecture--49-
Urban Planning1---
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--10-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Construction Management3-7418
Entrepreneurial Studies--3838
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other2-188
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science3-4241
Information Technology4-2617
 
Engineering
Computer Software Engineering--129
Construction Engineering--6-
Systems Engineering---2
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology--56-
Computer Engineering Technology--10-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology--50-
Engineering Technology--3815
Industrial Production Technologies, Other2-3-
Mechanical Technology Technician--49-
Quality Control and Safety Technologies, Other1---
Quality Control Technology---23
Surveying Technology3-13-
Telecommunications Technology--6-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-2--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--8-
 
Physical Sciences
Physics--1-
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs--10-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,183
    • Undergraduate: 4,543 Graduate: 640
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,078 Female: 1,105
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,675 Female: 868
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 403 Female: 237
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,532 Part-Time: 1,651
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,331 Part-Time: 1,212
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 201 Part-Time: 439
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4519%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1152%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18270.5%
Ages 18-1993718%
Ages 20-211,08221%
Ages 22-241,20723%
Ages 25-2986117%
Ages 30-344318%
Ages 35-392876%
Ages 40-492515%
Ages 50-65922%
Age Over 6580.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees583452131
Faculty Status199199-
Tenured Faculty9292-
Graduate Assistants43-43
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service27818098
Primarily Instruction27818098
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial58553
Other Professionals86851
Technical and/or Paraprofessional16113229
Clerical And Secretarial806119
Skilled Crafts1010-
Service and/or Maintenance4949-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,869 (177)$61,958 (125)$54,845 (52)
Professor$77,632 (39)$77,699 (30)$77,410 (9)
Associate Professor$65,624 (38)$66,316 (32)$61,934 (6)
Assistant Professor$56,294 (61)$57,799 (41)$53,209 (20)
Instructor$37,839 (22)$38,114 (13)$37,442 (9)
Lecturer$47,588 (17)$47,386 (9)$47,814 (8)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,973 (3)$38,000 (1)$46,960 (2)
Assistant Professor$43,973 (3)$38,000 (1)$46,960 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,470 (180)$61,713 (126)$54,237 (54)
Professor$77,632 (39)$77,699 (30)$77,410 (9)
Associate Professor$65,624 (38)$66,316 (32)$61,934 (6)
Assistant Professor$55,341 (64)$57,163 (42)$51,864 (22)
Instructor$37,839 (22)$38,114 (13)$37,442 (9)
Lecturer$47,588 (17)$47,386 (9)$47,814 (8)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$736,346$518,901$217,445
Ratio (%)100%70%30%
 
Participants
All Athletes907515
Unduplicated Athletes907515
Baseball3131-
Basketball311615
Soccer2828-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$47,109$45,286
Assistant Coaches-$32,312$31,245
 
Coaches
All Coaches862
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students28%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female21%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien33%
Black13%
Asian26%
Hispanic43%
White31%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less6%
5 Years17%
6 Years26%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related58
Liquor Related720
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related79
Liquor Related827
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary825
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery21
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary925
Vehicle Theft35
Arson1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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