Golf Academy Of America
Location and Contact Information
1950 Camino Vida Roble, Ste. 125Carlsbad, CA 92008
USA
Main Tel: (800) 342-7342
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
San Diego Golf Academy, also referred to as SDGA, was established in 1974 as the first campus of the Golf Academy of America. This 2-year golf school, which is the oldest of its kind in the world, is located in Carlsbad, in San Diego County in California. SDGA also operates other campuses in Orlando, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
San Diego Golf Academy offers associate’s degree programs in golf complex operations and golf management. The curriculum is comprised of classroom instruction, tournaments, open play, and practice training.
Students of SDGA are offered a wide array of support services including academic counseling and career assistance. Financial assistance is offered through Federal grants and loans and Education and Training Voucher Programs.
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.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Golf Academy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golf Academy of America | Chandler, AZ | 214 |
| 2 | Golf Academy of America | Myrtle Beach, SC | 356 |
| 3 | Golf Academy of America | Altamonte Springs, FL | 229 |
| 4 | Professional Golfers Career College | Temecula, CA | 456 |
| 5 | National Graduate School of Quality Management | Falmouth, MA | 262 |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL | 28,360 |
| 7 | Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | Lake Forest, IL | 809 |
| 8 | Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | 8,278 |
| 9 | Northcentral University | Prescott Valley, AZ | 7,468 |
| 10 | Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration | Troy, MI | 3,106 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 162 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 274 in 2009-2010 (400 full-time equivalent).
About 95% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 5% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 92% Women 100% All 93%
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
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