Georgia Highlands College
University Website: www.highlands.edu
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Georgia Highlands College, commonly known as Georgia Highlands, is a two-year community college associate degree-granting unit of the University System of Georgia, and located in Rome, Georgia, USA; with satellite campuses in Heritage Hall, Rome, Georgia; Cartersville, Georgia; Marietta, GA; Douglasville, GA and Dallas, GA.
Established in 1968 and opened in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, the school was originally named for Floyd County, of which Rome is the county seat, which was in turn named after John Floyd. It was later shortened to just Floyd College. In April 2005, the Georgia Board of Regents voted to change the school's name and on August 1, 2005, the institution officially became Georgia Highlands College to reflect the regional nature of the population it serves.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 5246 students
- $7,440.00 avg tuition
3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
Rome,
GA
30161-3897
(800) 332-2406
Apply online
Admissions:
www.highlands.edu/site/admissions
Financial Aid:
www.highlands.edu/site/financial-..
Georgia Highlands College
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Georgia Highlands College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $1,920.00 | $1,920.00 | $7,440.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $317.00 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $80.00 | $80.00 | $310.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $5,850.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $6,000.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $900.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 60% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 54% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,194.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 17% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $2,822.00 |
Georgia Highlands College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | X | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | X | |||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | X | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | X | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | X | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Georgia
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Georgia Highlands College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 4.5mi |
| Shorter University | 6.9mi |
| Berry College | 8.7mi |
| West Georgia Technical College | 32.8mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Kennesaw | 36.8mi |
| Kennesaw State University | 37.3mi |
| Reinhardt University | 39.1mi |
| Jacksonville State University | 39.5mi |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | 41.3mi |
| University of West Georgia | 41.7mi |
| Southern Polytechnic State University | 42.5mi |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | 42.9mi |
| Life University | 43.0mi |
| Dalton State College | 43.7mi |
| Medix College | 45.4mi |
