Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lakewood.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,390 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 216 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 156 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 72%). Every year 48% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Georgian Court University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $30,800, and fees were $1,460. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $30,800 and $1,460 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,390 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 72 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/04/2012 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1120 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $704/credit | |
| In State Students | $704/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $704/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $839/credit | |
| In State Students | $839/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $839/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $31,680 | $31,680 | $31,680 |
| ADN | 70 | $49,280 | $49,280 | $49,280 |
| BSN | 125 | $88,000 | $88,000 | $88,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $41,950 | $41,950 | $41,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Georgian Court University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,960 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,583 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $10,017 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $16,862 |
| Federal Student Loans | 86% | $5,907 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $14,843 |
$25,093
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,074 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,483 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,839 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,730 |
| Over $110,000$30,043 |
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Student Population
1,613
Undergrads
777
Graduates
1,778
Women
612
Men
64%
Full-time
36%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
61% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
14% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
