Southern Catholic College
Location and Contact Information
330 Southern Catholic DriveDawsonville, GA 30534-9913
USA
Main Tel: (706) 344-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,850 |
| Room | $ 3,800 |
| Board | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Southern Catholic College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $14,441 |
| Institutional Grant | 100% | $13,890 |
| Federal Grant | 13% | $4,269 |
| Pell Grant | 13% | $3,894 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $750 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 56% | $7,339 |
| Federal Loan | 47% | $5,390 |
| Other Loan | 56% | $2,873 |
(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 Southern Catholic College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany University | Scotts Valley, CA | 516 |
| 2 | Southern Vermont College | Bennington, VT | 456 |
| 3 | Fisk University | Nashville, TN | 726 |
| 4 | University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | 955 |
| 5 | College of St Joseph | Rutland, VT | 428 |
| 6 | Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | 515 |
| 7 | Iowa Wesleyan College | Mount Pleasant, IA | 843 |
| 8 | Bethany College | Bethany, WV | 825 |
| 9 | Dana College | Blair, NE | 546 |
| 10 | Martin Methodist College | Pulaski, TN | 953 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 42 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 231 in 2009-2010 (213 full-time equivalent).
About 37% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 63% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 95% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 77% All 72%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 374-588 Math 378-541 Writing 366-581
Room and Board
Southern Catholic College provides on-campus housing for 279 of its 213 (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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
