Darton College

Darton College located in Albany( Dougherty County), Georgia, was established in 1963. The two-year college offered its first classes in 1966 and was originally named Albany Junior College. The campus is spread over an area of more than 180 acres. This college offers its students degree and certificate programs, as well as online and distance education programs in arts, accounting, business administration and communication studies. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students annually.

Darton College provides its students with a wide range of clubs and organizations. The student organizations available on campus include the Gaming Club, the Student Government Association, the Music Club, the Table Tennis Club and the Honors Club. The students also take part in sports such as golf, cross country, swimming, baseball and wrestling.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,760 in 2007-2008 (3,658 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Darton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.