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Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

Founded in 1970, Georgia Highlands College started off providing educational opportunities to seven counties. Now, GHC has five campuses and offers degrees that can be earned entirely online. Conferring Associate, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. High-achieving students can apply for the Honors Program, and everyone can enroll in the available tuition-free repayment plan. GHC also provides an Adult Accelerated Program for adult learners to begin, resume, or complete their degrees.

Average Net Price:
$6,229
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.0

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$6,229
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$3,120
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,080
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,996
$30k - $48k
$5,330
$48k - $75k
$8,456
$75k - $110k
$10,826
$110k+
$11,605
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,535
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,854
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,663

 

Students receiving state aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2625
Students receiving federal aid
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,854

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
14%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,894
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$98
Students receiving federal loans
14%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,894
Average Other Loans Per Year
$619

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
403
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 15
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
OtherMay 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
160
$30k - $48k
89
$48k - $75k
82
$75k - $110k
22
$110k+
24

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 706-802-5000
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
4,955
Total Number of Undergrads
4,955
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
7

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
 US National: 44%
66%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
21
Countries Represented
20
Ethnicity
African American
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
20%
White
57%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Chargers
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
46
Total Female Athletes
34
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Softball
Georgia Highlands College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,100
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Athens
New York
Wichita
Top 5 Employers
WellStar Health System
Floyd Medical Center
Georgia Highlands College
The Home Depot
Shaw Industries
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Support
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$98

REVIEWS

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Daniela's Review

from Smyrna, GA

Georgia Highlands College was my first choice as a community college. I applied due to its low priced tuition for in-state students, the smaller classrooms (which improve the learning environment in t...

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