10 Interesting Facts about Georgia Highlands College
- Georgia Highlands College was founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College and was renamed to its current name in 2005.
- The college offers over 40 degree programs in various fields, including business, healthcare, education, and engineering technology.
- GHC has a diverse student body, with approximately 7,000 undergraduate students from 30 counties in Georgia and 19 other states.
- The college has five campuses located in Cartersville, Douglasville, Marietta, Paulding, and Rome, Georgia, as well as an online campus.
- Georgia Highlands College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- The college has a strong commitment to affordability and provides students with low tuition rates and financial aid opportunities.
- GHC has a variety of student support services, including academic advising, tutoring, and career services, to help students achieve their academic and career goals.
- The college has a strong commitment to community engagement and offers various service learning opportunities to students.
- Georgia Highlands College has a strong athletic program, with seven varsity sports teams competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as a member of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA).
- The college has partnerships with several universities, including Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University, to offer students a pathway to transfer credits and earn a bachelor’s degree.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
| SAT Range | — |
| ACT Range | — |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | — |
| Accepts Common App | — |
Tuition & Fee
| Hours | Tuition | Fees* | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95.00 | $312.00 | $407.00 |
| 2 | $190.00 | $312.00 | $502.00 |
| 3 | $285.00 | $312.00 | $597.00 |
| 4 | $380.00 | $312.00 | $692.00 |
| 5 | $475.00 | $312.00 | $787.00 |
| 6 | $570.00 | $332.00 | $902.00 |
| 7 | $665.00 | $332.00 | $997.00 |
| 8 | $760.00 | $332.00 | $1,092.00 |
| 9 | $855.00 | $332.00 | $1,187.00 |
| 10 | $950.00 | $332.00 | $1,282.00 |
| 11 | $1,045.00 | $332.00 | $1,377.00 |
| 12 | $1,140.00 | $332.00 | $1,472.00 |
| 13 | $1,235.00 | $332.00 | $1,567.00 |
| 14 | $1,330.00 | $332.00 | $1,662.00 |
| 15+ | $1,425.00 | $332.00 | $1,757.00 |
All Programs
Associate of Arts Pathways:
Art
Communication
Criminal Justice
English
Film Production
Film Studies
Graphic Design
History
Journalism
Music ( Discontinued after Spring 2023 )
Music Business ( Discontinued after Spring 2023 )
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Bachelor of Science:
Building Information Modeling Management
Criminal Justice (e Major)
Dental Hygiene (RDH to BSDH Completion)
Environmental and Natural Resources
Health Sciences (BSHS)
Nursing (RN to BSN Completion)
Associate of Science Pathways:
Agriculture
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Exercise Science
Financial Technology
General Studies
Geology
Health Professions
Mathematics
Recreation Administration
Sport Management
Teacher Education
Online Options:
Business Administration
Communication
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene (RDH to BSDH)
English
Financial Technology
General Studies
Health Sciences (BSHS)
History
Journalism
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Political Science
Psychology
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,258 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,422
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