Middle Georgia College

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,444 in 2007-2008 (2,834 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 85% are full-time and 15% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Middle Georgia College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Middle Georgia College provides on-campus housing for 1,401 of its 2,834 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

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

Admissions (2008-2009)