Georgia Highlands College

3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
Rome, GA 30161
  View full size
  Get directions
Top Ranked (2021): View Rankings
Tel: (800) 332-2406
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL
previous
next
Georgia Highlands College Photo #1 - GHC's nursing program was cited as one of the 30 most affordable nursing degree programs in the county by GeriatricNursing.org and ranked as the #1 most affordable nursing degree in Georgia by College Choice. Additionally, GHC's fully online RN to BSN degree has been cited as the second most affordable in the nation.
Georgia Highlands College Photo #2 - Georgia Highlands College offers over 30 areas of study with 10 available 100% online.
Georgia Highlands College Photo #3 - GHC ranked second in "Top Five Best State Colleges" in Georgia by Schools.com
Georgia Highlands College Photo #4 - Affordable Excellence - Earn a two-year degree for less than $8,000 or four-year degree for less than $16,000.
Georgia Highlands College Photo #5 - GHC is SACSCOC accredited and a state college of the University System of Georgia
  • Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its six locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas, and Douglasville. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor`s degree options both in the classroom and online. GHC is proud to support the local economy with a regional economic impact of nearly $150 million.

School Highlights

Georgia Highlands College serves 6,184 students (47% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Top Placements

Georgia Highlands College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

Georgia Highlands College(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty- staff94 staff
This chart display total faculty of Georgia Highlands College and community college average number of faculty in GA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Georgia Highlands College has grown by 15% over five years.
The Georgia Highlands College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
Total Enrollment6,184 students2,187 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Georgia Highlands College and community college average number of enrollment of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio0:130:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Georgia Highlands College and community college average student staff ratio of GA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students2,882 students1,008 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Georgia Highlands College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
# Part-Time Students3,302 students1,704 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Georgia Highlands College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Georgia Highlands College. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of GA.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Georgia Highlands College and the percentage of Asian community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Hispanic
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Georgia Highlands College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Black
16%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Georgia Highlands College and the percentage of Black community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% White
63%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Georgia Highlands College and the percentage of White community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Georgia Highlands College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Georgia Highlands College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Georgia Highlands College. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in GA.
Diversity Score0.560.68
This chart display the diversity score of Georgia Highlands College and the community college average diversity score of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate
8%
26%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Georgia Highlands College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of GA by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,500$29,600
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Georgia Highlands College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of GA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,595 is less than the state average of $3,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,521 is more than the state average of $7,196. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,595$3,428
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Georgia Highlands College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$8,521$7,196
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Georgia Highlands College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%92%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Georgia Highlands College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$9,000$12,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Georgia Highlands College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,088$5,625
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Georgia Highlands College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate94%71%
This chart display the percent admitted of Georgia Highlands College and the community college average percent admitted of GA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered3 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, SoftballBaseball, Basketball,
Softball
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Georgia Highlands College is Georgia Northwestern Technical College (5.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Public
    5,837 students | 5.30 MiOne Maurice Culberson Drive
    Rome,  GA  30161
    (706) 295-6963     5.305,837
  • North Metro Technical College
    Public
    2,512 students | 31.30 Mi5198 Ross Rd
    Acworth,  GA  30102
    (770) 975-4000     31.302,512
  • West Georgia Technical College
    Public
    7,184 students | 34.00 Mi176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
    Waco,  GA  30182
    (770) 537-6000     34.007,184
  • Reinhardt University
    Private not-for-profit
    1,566 students | 38.70 Mi7300 Reinhardt Circle
    Waleska,  GA  30183
    (770) 720-5600     38.701,566
  • Chattahoochee Technical College
    Public
    10,483 students | 41.10 Mi980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
    Marietta,  GA  30060
    (770) 528-4545     41.1010,483
Recent Articles
Will the Failing Auto Industry Drive Up Community College Enrollment Rates?
Will the Failing Auto Industry Drive Up Community College Enrollment Rates?
Learn about how the failure of the American auto industry, along with President Obama's education initiatives, will translate into increased enrollment in community college campuses.
How to Finance Your Community College Tuition through Savings-Matching Programs
How to Finance Your Community College Tuition through Savings-Matching Programs
Learn about a new option students are using to finance their community college education: savings-matching programs.
10 Tips for Making Community College More Affordable
10 Tips for Making Community College More Affordable
As tuition rates at community colleges increase nationwide, we share options in financial aid and other tips to make the college experience more affordable, including what the government has proposed to keep community college affordable.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 6,184 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,595
  • Out-state tuition: $8,521
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
Facebook
Related School Videos
Georgia Highlands College: You Have Options 0:31

Georgia Highlands College: You Have Options

GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT JULY 25 2020 44:06

GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT JULY 25 2020

Georgia Highlands College Baseball Player Reflections: Bryson Horne 4:13

Georgia Highlands College Baseball Player Reflections: Bryson Horne

Georgia Highlands College 1:49

Georgia Highlands College

View more school videos

Related School News

View all past news stories

Did You Know?
For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,428 per year for in-state students and $7,196 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Gwinnett Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links