Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus
- Georgia Military College is a public-independent educational institution, comprised of a junior college and a separate preparatory school (grades 6-12), whose mission and purpose is to produce educated citizens by providing junior college students with a liberal arts based two-year undergraduate curriculum, by providing selected college students with ROTC training, and by providing preparatory school students an inclusive college preparatory curriculum that includes a military training component-all in an environment conducive to the holistic development of the intellect and character of its students.
School Highlights
Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus serves 226 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Top Rankings
Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 12 staff | 209 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Median Debt for Graduates | $9,187 | $9,187 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,500 | $3,667 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus is Columbus Technical College (5.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,594 students | 5.80 Mi928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-1800 5.803,594 - 1,592 students | 11.40 Mi2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900 11.401,592 - 1,806 students | 34.40 MiOne College Circle
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-4323 34.401,806 - 2,117 students | 50.90 Mi900 South GA Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-2394 50.902,117 - Andrew CollegePrivate not-for-profit289 students | 54.10 Mi501College St
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2171 54.10289
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