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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
Chestatee Building
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Chestatee Building
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Phone
7068641800
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Library Technology Center
Drill Field
North Georgia Suites
Rec Center
Dining Hall
Campus tours are tailored based on the demand and interest of the groups visiting.
Drill Field
North Georgia Suites
Rec Center
Dining Hall
Campus tours are tailored based on the demand and interest of the groups visiting.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Historic downtown Dahlonega
Yahoola Creek Resevoir/Park
Amicalola Falls
Appalachian Trail
Chattahoochee National Forest
Nearby outlet mall for shopping; Atlanta - only an hour away for entertainment
Yahoola Creek Resevoir/Park
Amicalola Falls
Appalachian Trail
Chattahoochee National Forest
Nearby outlet mall for shopping; Atlanta - only an hour away for entertainment
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Transportation
Local Accommodations
The Smith House, Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Dahlonega Square Hotel & Villas
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,033
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average HS GPA: 3.55
GPA Breakdown
11%
4.0
24%
3.75 - 3.99
25%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1050 - 1200
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Regular — February 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
983
with Terminal Degree
617
511
Women
472
Men
237
Minority
51
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
35%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
East Asian Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Medical Informatics.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and Affairs.
National Security Policy Studies.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
BG (Retired) David L. Grange
CNN Military Commentator & former CEO of Pharmaceutical Product Development
Mrs. E. Anne Purcell
Founding Member, National League of Families of American Prisoners
Dr. Corbett Thigpen
Psychiatrist & co-author of nonfictional book, The Three Faces of Eve
Mr. Eugene Patterson
Pulitzer Prize Winner of Editorial Writing, 1967
LTG James L. Terry
Current Commanding General, V Corps Wiesbaden, Germany
Mr. Shawn Mullins
Grammy Award Nominee for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("Lullaby")
Rep. David Ralston
Speaker of Georgia House of Representatives
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
35%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,169
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,461
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,599
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
80%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$10,673
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,490
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,596
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,754
Required Fees
$1,866
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,460
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,840
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,510
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
19,019
Foreign Countries Represented
80
Demographics
3.30%
Asian
4.08%
Black
14.87%
Hispanic
72.04%
Caucasian
1.27%
International
57% female
43% male
2% are out of state
68% are full time
32% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
15%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
28%
Campus Environment
Village
95/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Thomas McCoy
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Extended test time
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
278
Number of Honor Societies
25
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
29
4% join a fraternity
5% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
9% participate in intramural sports
1% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Nighthawks)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Nighthawks)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Sustainability
80/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Bronze
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Discounts available through bookstore
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
