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 serves 8,812 students (47% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Top Rankings
Georgia Military College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 17% over five years.
| Georgia Military College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 years but < 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 66 staff | 94 staff |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | 92% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,499 | $9,775 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,500 | $4,490 |
Source: 2019 (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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,428 students | 22.90 Mi1189 Deepstep Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-2050 22.901,428 - Macon State CollegePublic5,780 students | 34.60 Mi100 College Station Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 471-2700 34.605,780 - 1,270 students | 38.60 Mi801 Duke Avenue
Warner Robins, GA 31093
38.601,270 - 1,851 students | 44.30 Mi560 Pinehill Rd
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 275-6589 44.301,851 - 8,219 students | 45.00 Mi80 Cohen Walker Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 757-3400 45.008,219
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