Georgia Military College
- The mission of Georgia Military College is to produce educated, contributing citizens by providing its high school and middle school students an inclusive college preparatory curriculum and its college students a liberal arts based two-year undergraduate curriculum in an environment conducive to the holistic development of the intellect and character of its students.
School Highlights
- Georgia Military College is the only community colleges within Baldwin County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Georgia Military College is Oconee Fall Line Technical College (22.9 miles away).
School Overview
| Georgia Military College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | - | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 0:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 1,473 students |
| % Asian | - | 3% |
| % Hispanic | - | 5% |
| % Black | - | 33% |
| % White | - | 48% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 1.00 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,400 | $29,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 78% | 93% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,499 | $9,775 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,500 | $4,490 |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Georgia Military College is a co-educational, accredited, liberal arts, junior college that opens its doors to qualified and highly motivated high school graduates who are determined to earn a college degree. Georgia Military College was created by act of the Georgia legislature in 1879 for the purpose of "...educating young men and women in an environment which fosters the qualities of good citizenship...." It continues to fulfill its original purpose by embracing the philosophy that education is two dimensional, involving development of the intellect along with elevating the qualities of character of the student. With five centers and two extension offices located around the state, Georgia Military College offers more than just a great education, we offer convenience as well. Georgia Military College brings to traditional and non-traditional students a great two year education at the following sites: Atlanta , Augusta, Columbus, Madison, Valdosta, Warner Robins. The extension centers are situated at Madison and Sandersville. Georgia Military College is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degrees.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Georgia Military College is Oconee Fall Line Technical College (22.9 miles away).
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