Georgia Highlands College

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.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Georgia Highlands College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Georgia Highlands College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or 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.

Learn more about life at Georgia Highlands College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Georgia Highlands College for Fall 2022 is July 15.

2021 Georgia Highlands College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Average GPA	3.0
In-State Tuition	$2,280
Out-of-State	$8,632
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Georgia Highlands College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Georgia Highlands College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Georgia Highlands College Acceptance Rate 2020

It is not competitive to get into Georgia Highlands College. Around 70% of applicants get into Georgia Highlands College each year. Out of 1,916 applications received in 2021, 1,338 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Georgia Highlands College

Retention is 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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Georgia Highlands College, around 64% come back the next year. 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.

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. As of 2020, the total market value of the school endowment was $0 thousand. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,175 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Georgia Highlands College

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

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want 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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