- The mission of Georgia Military College is to produce educated, contributing citizens by providing its high school and middle school students an inclusive college preparatory curriculum and its college students a liberal arts based two-year undergraduate curriculum in an environment conducive to the holistic development of the intellect and character of its students.
School Highlights
Georgia Military College serves 7,014 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 7,014 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Georgia Military College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 756 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Georgia Military College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
756 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Georgia Military College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Georgia Military College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,014 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,743 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
4,271 students
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
838 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,743 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,271 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
270 students
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
44%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
n/a
10%
% Hawaiian
44%
35%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2759%
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,499
$9,775
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,490
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Georgia Military College is a co-educational, accredited, liberal arts, junior college that opens its doors to qualified and highly motivated high school graduates who are determined to earn a college degree. Georgia Military College was created by act of the Georgia legislature in 1879 for the purpose of "...educating young men and women in an environment which fosters the qualities of good citizenship...." It continues to fulfill its original purpose by embracing the philosophy that education is two dimensional, involving development of the intellect along with elevating the qualities of character of the student. With five centers and two extension offices located around the state, Georgia Military College offers more than just a great education, we offer convenience as well. Georgia Military College brings to traditional and non-traditional students a great two year education at the following sites: Atlanta , Augusta, Columbus, Madison, Valdosta, Warner Robins. The extension centers are situated at Madison and Sandersville. Georgia Military College is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Military College's ranking?
Georgia Military College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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