South Georgia State College

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

2.52% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$9,362

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

16.1%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

2,346

62.9% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

12.5%

121 Graduates

About

South Georgia State College is a higher education institution located in Coffee County, GA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at South Georgia State College were Registered Nursing (31 degrees awarded), Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (22 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (12 degrees).

In 2019, 374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Georgia State College. 73.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (280 degrees), 5.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia State College is $2,280, which is $−10,209 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia State College is $2,280, which is $−10,209 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,362.

In 2019, 83% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 38% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at South Georgia State College was $2,280. The cost of tuition at South Georgia State College is $−10,209 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Georgia State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,362

2019 Value

9.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 South Georgia State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,362. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of South Georgia State College grew by 9.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Georgia State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,208

Room and Board

$1,692

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Georgia State College was of $8,208 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,692. The cost of room and board increased by 1.67% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Georgia State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

38%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

83% of undergraduate students at South Georgia State College received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 1.19% with respect to 2018, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Georgia State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.1%

2017 Default Rate

133

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at South Georgia State College was 16.1%, which represents 133 out of the 826 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Georgia State College has a total enrollment of 2,346 students. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia State College is 1,476 students and the part-time enrollment is 870. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at South Georgia State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Georgia State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 8.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.32% Two or More Races, 0.98% Asian, 0.256% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Georgia State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.4%) and White Male (20.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Georgia State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,346 students. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia State College is 1,476 and the part-time enrollment is 870. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at South Georgia State College are enrolled full-time compared with 44.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Georgia State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Georgia State College was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), South Georgia State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Georgia State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,394
Black or African American
671
Hispanic or Latino
193

The enrolled student population at South Georgia State College is 59.4% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 8.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.32% Two or More Races, 0.98% Asian, 0.256% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 44% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (0.853%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 174 more women than men received degrees from South Georgia State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Georgia State College is white (280 degrees awarded). There were 5.96 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Georgia State College is Registered Nursing (31 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (22 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (12 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at South Georgia State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (261 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), and Biology (12 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Registered nurses (1,514,753 people), Accountants & auditors (1,008,587 people), Other managers (815,544 people), Physicians (503,307 people), and Financial managers (502,435 people).

The most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (261 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Business (22 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Dentists, Surgeons, Physicians, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (261 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Business (22 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,123,534 people), Elementary & secondary schools (857,857 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (694,030 people), Computer Systems Design (530,314 people), and Banking & related activities (495,860 people).

The most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (261 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Business (22 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Georgia State College.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
31 degree-majorss awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
22 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
12 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South Georgia State College was Registered Nursing with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at South Georgia State College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

274

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 100 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia State College, which is 0.365 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (274).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at South Georgia State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 81 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.45 times less than the 180 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 180 degrees were awarded to women at South Georgia State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.22 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (28.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at South Georgia State College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (28.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.96% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
280 degrees awarded
Black or African American
47 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Georgia State College is white (280 degrees awarded). There were 5.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (47 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
207 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at South Georgia State College is white female (207 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (73 degrees).

Operations

South Georgia State College has an endowment valued at nearly $411k, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $19.7k (4.79%), compared to the 3.05% average return ($330k on $10.8M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2019, South Georgia State College had a total salary expenditure of $27.2M. South Georgia State College employs 23 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors, and 11 Lecturers. Most academics at South Georgia State College are Female Assistant professors (13), Male Assistant professors(10), and Male Instructors (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$411k

2019 Endowment

34.1%

growth from 2018

South Georgia State College has an endowment valued at about $411k, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of South Georgia State College grew 34.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Georgia State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$25.1k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, South Georgia State College received $25.1k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$10.2M

2019 Salaries

3.99%

growth from 2018

In 2019, South Georgia State College paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($27.2M) and a 3.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.18% growth from 2017 and a 4.45% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 9.89M (32.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, South Georgia State College paid a total of $3.19M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $2.99M (30.3%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Georgia State College were Assistant professor with 23 employees; Associate professor with 12 employees; and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia State College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees; Management with 32 employees; and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Georgia State College was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at South Georgia State College.

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