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Summary
Georgia Health Sciences University is a public institution that was founded in 1828. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 476, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 90 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,182 (2010-11); out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,392 (2010-11).
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The mission of the Medical College of Georgia is to improve health and reduce the burden of illness in society by discovering, disseminating, and applying knowledge of human health and disease. As a public institution dedicated to the discovery, dissemination, and application of scientific knowledge, the Medical College of Georgia values leadership, social responsibility, compassion, diversity, professionalism, and excellence. Comprised of 5 schools--Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine, and Nursing--MCG is the only institution dedicated solely to health professions education and the biomedical sciences. In addition to our excellent teaching and research facilities, we are also affiliated with a full-scale health care system. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1828 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Georgia Health Sciences University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Georgia Health Sciences University is $50.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The most popular majors at Georgia Health Sciences University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist; Dental Hygiene/Hygienist; Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist; and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
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Student Life
Georgia Health Sciences University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 476, with a gender distribution of 12.2 percent male students and 87.8 percent female students. 9.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 91.0 percent of students live off campus.
| Total enrollment | 2,438 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Georgia Health Sciences University offers a number of student services including day care, health service, and health insurance. Georgia Health Sciences University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Georgia Health Sciences University, 78 percent have cars on campus.
| Students who have cars on campus | 78% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Georgia Health Sciences University, 85.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $1,897.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,182 (2010-11) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $26,392 (2010-11) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
