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Georgian Court University, also known as GCU, is a private, Mercy university located in Lakewood, New Jersey, United States. It was established in the year 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy. Georgian Court University was designated a National Historic Landmark on February 4, 1985. GCU offers over 30 majors through its two academic divisions - the Women's College and the University College. The colleges are organized into the following academic schools:
- School of Arts & Humanities
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Sciences & Mathematics
Georgian Court University’s campus boasts of an active student life. There are several student clubs and organizations including the Latin American Student Organization (L.A.S.O), International Living Learning Community, and GCU Dance Theater. The university's official mascot is a lion.
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Campus Location900 Lakewood Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697
USA
Main Tel: (732) 987-2200
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Georgian Court University HighlightsWhere Georgian Court University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and art studies.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 378 | 26 | | Master | 281 | 10 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 4 | | Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Georgian Court University was 3,045 in 2007 (2,187 full-time equivalent). women were 100% of the class. Undergrads are 62% of enrolled students and graduate students are 38%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,078 | | Room | $ 4,882 | | Board | $ 3,254 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,250 | | Other | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid: Georgian Court University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 46 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 54 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsGeorgian Court University provides on-campus housing for 402 of its 2,187 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Georgian Court University AthleticsGeorgian Court University is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports. Georgian Court University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 70 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 100% of students receiving such aid) .
Georgian Court University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 21% | | Women | 77% | | All | 75% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (23 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (144 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (207 awarded) - Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded) FINE ARTS (1 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS (113 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (12 awarded) MEDIA (7 awarded) - Communication and Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
MEDICINE (11 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (3 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (32 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (107 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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