Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach

3268 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579
Tel: 8432360481
Private, for profit | 330 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach serves 330 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach is one of 2 community colleges within Horry County, SC.

School Overview:
Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach
Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Institution Level Less than 2 yrs At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 17 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 330 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:31 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 330 students 1,262 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 7% 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $16,670 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $16,670 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Established over 30 years ago, and with more than 5,000 graduates, Golf Academy of America has grown to five campuses throughout the United States: California, Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. Students at Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach get weekly opportunities to play some of the region's best courses, including Grand Dunes Resort Club, Pine Lakes Country Club, Preswick County Club, Wild Wing Plantation, The Witch, and many more. Myrtle Beach is the host for a number of mini-tour and amateur events, including the DuPont World Amateur Tournament, which is the largest amateur golf tournament in the world.

Nearby Schools:

Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach
330 students | 0 mi. away
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
7824 students | 12.3 mi. away

View all collleges in: South Carolina, Horry, Myrtle Beach , Zip 29579

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