Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in a rural area, in Rome.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,013 students attend the school. Every year 8% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Georgia Highlands College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,224, and fees were $1,064. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,421 and $1,064 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,013 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 50 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 41 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 62 miles radius of Georgia Highlands College
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Chattahoochee Technical College - Paulding Campus
28 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College - North Metro Campus
31 miles away |
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Kennesaw State University
37 miles away |
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Jacksonville State University
40 miles away |
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University of West Georgia
42 miles away |
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Dalton State College
43 miles away |
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Georgia State University
55 miles away |
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West Georgia Technical College - Coweta Campus
61 miles away |
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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
61 miles away |
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Dekalb Technical College
62 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1976 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
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 | $93/credit | |
| In State Students | $93/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $351/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $4,185 | $4,185 | $15,795 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,510 | $6,510 | $24,570 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,625 | $11,625 | $43,875 |
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, 80% of Georgia Highlands College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,807 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $898 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $2,523 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $1,000 |
| Federal Student Loans | 21% | $3,411 |
| Private Loans | -- | $3,750 |
$6,388
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,057 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,909 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,849 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,278 |
| Over $110,000$10,818 |
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Student Population
6,013
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,744
Women
2,269
Men
47%
Full-time
53%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
64% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
