Macon State College
School Notes Overview:
Macon State College is strongly committed to quality education and student success through excellence and innovation in teaching. A highly flexible and dynamic institution, it actively recruits faculty, staff and administrators with the experience and talent to sustain a supportive and productive learning environment for a diverse student population. Scholarly pursuits are encouraged with emphasis on applied research related to regional issues, the college’s core disciplines and institutional effectiveness. Student life is enriched through cultural, social and recreational programs, as well as opportunities for leadership in student government and participation in extracurricular organizations. The special needs of a commuting population are recognized in the design and delivery of counseling, testing, career planning and placement services....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Bibb County, GA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,876 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,368 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,244 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 47% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,018 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 64% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,945 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 34% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,527 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Macon State College, founded in 1968, has grown from a small junior college of 1,100 students to the largest undergraduate college in Central Georgia.
- With beautiful facilities in Macon and Warner Robins, the College is focused on providing professionally oriented programs to address the workforce needs of Georgia. Our baccalaureate degree programs are market-driven disciplines essential to the economic vitality of Central Georgia. The College continues to prepare students to compete in a technologically advanced global economy while developing important life skills and a firm foundation in the liberal arts.
- As a complement to its baccalaureate mission, Macon State offers a variety of associate of arts and associate of science degrees, transfer programs and career certificate programs.
- The 167-acre Macon Campus, located in western Bibb County near the intersection of U.S. 80 and Interstate 475, has 13 major structures committed to academic and student support, including a newly renovated Library; an Arts Complex housing theatre, music and art; and a new Student Life Center, which contains essential student services and the College's Division of Business Administration.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Macon-Bibb public safety officers guard and guide festival (Macon Telegraph)
posted on March 20, 2010 at 02:00:27 am
With new Cherry Blossom Festival CEO Karen Lambert at the helm for her first festival, she has plenty of backup. - Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off at noon (Macon Telegraph)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 02:15:04 am
The Cherry Blossom Festival may have a new leader, but the festival itself will remain pretty familiar. - Cherry Blossom Festival has multiple kid-friendly events (Macon Telegraph)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 01:45:40 pm
Hometown pride keeps Vicki Lanford and her family coming back to the Cherry Blossom Festival every year. - FINE ARTS CALENDAR (Macon Telegraph)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 01:42:07 pm
THEATER“Divorce Southern Style”8 p.m. today-Saturday, Perry Players, 909 Main St., - EGC Bobcats to compete March 13 (The Swainsboro Forest-Blade)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 08:02:35 pm
East Georgia College "Bobcats" Baseball Team, under the direction of Head Coach Chuck Lusted, will compete against Macon State College Club Team at the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Recreation Department this Saturday, March 13 at 1 and 3 p.m. Free Admission. Free prizes. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs available. Come support your East Georgia College Bobcats.
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