North Georgia College & State University

Established in 1873 as North Georgia Agricultural College, North Georgia College and State University, also known as NGCSU, is located in Dahlonega, Georgia. In 1929, the name of the college was changed to North Georgia College. It received the title of state university in 1996. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 100 acres.

North Georgia College and State University offers Bachelor of Science and Arts degrees in diverse areas of study. The university comprises the following schools and colleges:

• Mike Cottrell School of Business
• School of Arts & Letters
• School of Education
• School of Natural & Health Sciences

NGCSU offers several on-campus clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Students Activities Board (SAB), the Student Government Association (SGA), and the Commuter Council. The university is home to thirteen fraternities and sororities, which are governed by the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council respectively.

North Georgia College & State University Highlights

Where North Georgia College & State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

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
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

North Georgia Students

The student enrollment at North Georgia was 5,227 in 2007 (4,355 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

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

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

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

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

North Georgia provides on-campus housing for 1,494 of its 4,355 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

North Georgia Athletics

North Georgia is in the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.

North Georgia offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 11 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 11 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .

North Georgia Admissions (2007)

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