East Georgia College
Location and Contact Information
131 College CirSwainsboro, GA 30401
USA
Main Tel: (478) 289-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
East Georgia College, also known as EGC, is a community college located in Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. It was established in the year 1973 as Emanuel County Junior College. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 225 acres. East Georgia College also has satellite centers to serve Emanuel, Bulloch, and other surrounding counties. The college offers a variety of study programs in the field of business, foreign language, information technology, and others. East Georgia College also offers opportunities to study abroad and online studies.
EGC maintains an active student life through its various clubs and organizations. Some of the popular student organizations are Alpha Sigma Psi, Bobcat Paw Puppet Players, Outdoor Recreation & Sports Club, Art Mania Club, and The Robert Feline Playmakers.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to East Georgia College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon College | Barnesville, GA | 3,855 |
| 2 | Kent State University Stark Campus | Canton, OH | 3,945 |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | Newark, OH | 2,472 |
| 4 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 5 | Waycross College | Waycross, GA | 936 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | 7,606 |
| 7 | New Mexico Military Institute | Roswell, NM | 446 |
| 8 | River Parishes Community College | Sorrento, LA | 1,328 |
| 9 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | 3,531 |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin Colleges | Madison, WI | 13,275 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 120 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 17 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 33 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,555 in 2009-2010 (2,139 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 86% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
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