Middle Georgia College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Middle Georgia College, also referred to as MGC, is located in Cochran, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1884. The college's first building was constructed in 1885, and the first classes were held on January 10, 1887, with approximately 100 students. It became Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College on August 20, 1927, and adopted its current name on August 28, 1929. MGC enrolled over 3,500 students as of the Fall Semester 2007. In addition, the college has campuses in Dublin and Eastman. MGC is made up of the following academic units:

• Aviation Management and Business Division
• Aviation Technology Division
• Division of Health Sciences
• Humanities Division
• Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering and G.A.M.E.S. Division
• Social Sciences and Education Division

There are several student clubs and organizations at MGC such as the Baptist Student Union, MGC Association of Nursing Students, Collegiate 4-H, Minority Alliance Club, ENCORE Players and Singers, United Voices of Praise, and O.T.A. Student Organization.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, mechanics and repair, and engineering technician.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,434 in 2009-2010 (2,897 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 78% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 81% are full-time and 19% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Middle Georgia College provides on-campus housing for 1,621 of its 2,897 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (41 awarded)

• Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

LIBERAL ARTS (194 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (37 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (36 awarded)

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (19 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (6 awarded)

• Air Traffic Controller
• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew