Golf Academy Of America
Location and Contact Information
1200 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1010Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
USA
Main Tel: (800) 342-7342
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Golf Academy of the America is located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It is a private, two-year, for-profit institution offering associate’s degrees in different area of study, including golf course management & operations and business administration.
The Golf Academy of the America offers financial aid to its eligible students in the form of student loans and grants. The institute also offers placement assistance to its students upon graduation. The Golf Academy of the South also offers career and personal counseling services to its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,050 |
Financial Aid
Golf Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 37% | $3,698 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 37% | $3,698 |
| Pell Grant | 37% | $3,412 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,430 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 85% | $16,583 |
| Federal Loan | 81% | $8,227 |
| Other Loan | 48% | $15,416 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Golf Academy Of America:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golf Academy of America | Chandler, AZ | 214 |
| 2 | Professional Golfers Career College | Temecula, CA | 456 |
| 3 | Golf Academy of America | Carlsbad, CA | 274 |
| 4 | Golf Academy of America | Myrtle Beach, SC | 356 |
| 5 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL | 28,360 |
| 6 | Northcentral University | Prescott Valley, AZ | 7,468 |
| 7 | Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | 8,278 |
| 8 | Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration | Troy, MI | 3,106 |
| 9 | Northwestern Polytechnic University | Fremont, CA | 1,107 |
| 10 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH | 7,683 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 152 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 229 in 2009-2010 (348 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 95% All 95%
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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration, Management and Operations