Georgia Highlands College

Georgia Highlands College Overview

Georgia Highlands College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Rome, Georgia. Georgia Highlands College was founded in 1970 and enrolls 6,168 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Georgia Highlands College for Fall 2023 is July 15.

Student Involvement at Georgia Highlands College

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Georgia Highlands College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Georgia Highlands College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Georgia Highlands College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Georgia Highlands College on the Student Life page.

2022 Georgia Highlands College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.0
In-State Tuition	$2,280
Out-of-State	$8,632

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Is Georgia Highlands College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Georgia Highlands College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Georgia Highlands College

Around 70% of applicants get into Georgia Highlands College each year. Last year, 1,916 students applied to Georgia Highlands College and 1,338 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Georgia Highlands College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 64% of students who start at Georgia Highlands College come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Georgia Highlands College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Georgia Highlands College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Georgia Highlands College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Georgia Highlands College's endowment was valued at $0 thousand in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Georgia Highlands College spends about $8,175 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Georgia Highlands College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Georgia Highlands College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Georgia Highlands College.

Based on this information, how does Georgia Highlands College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Georgia Highlands College a good school for you?

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Where is Georgia Highlands College?

Georgia Highlands College is located in the suburban setting of Rome, Georgia, in the suburbs of Atlanta.

If you would like to see Georgia Highlands College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Rome, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Georgia Highlands College and Rome are like without leaving home.

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