Georgia Highlands College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5797 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1601 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1515 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2 of 2 | In Rome |
| #996 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,382
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.highlands.edu
Georgia Highlands College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Georgia Highlands College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,507 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,792 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Georgia Highlands College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3013 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1033 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 907 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 222 (4%) |
| Asian | 79 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 69 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,993
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,424 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,424 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,384 |
| Fee in-district | $696 |
| Fee in-state | $696 |
| Fee out-of-state | $696 |
Room and board costs
| Meal charge | $1,224 |
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Georgia Highlands College majors
Georgia Highlands College has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia Highlands College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 540 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 101 | 40 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 39 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 12 | 14 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 20 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 3 | |
| Construction Management, General | 2 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 2 | |
| Financial Analytics | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 657 | 156 |
Georgia Highlands College has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 18% | 23% |
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Publications & Citations
Georgia Highlands College has published 1,195 scientific papers with 15,633 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Pathology, Psychiatry, Chemistry, Genetics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 10 |
| 1995 | 4 | 15 |
| 1996 | 4 | 18 |
| 1997 | 1 | 19 |
| 1998 | 5 | 16 |
| 1999 | 4 | 12 |
| 2000 | 4 | 17 |
| 2001 | 1 | 24 |
| 2002 | 8 | 25 |
| 2003 | 7 | 24 |
| 2004 | 3 | 31 |
| 2005 | 3 | 30 |
| 2006 | 7 | 29 |
| 2007 | 5 | 27 |
| 2008 | 6 | 45 |
| 2009 | 9 | 36 |
| 2010 | 2 | 49 |
| 2011 | 1 | 49 |
| 2012 | 2 | 56 |
| 2013 | 2 | 66 |
| 2014 | 7 | 84 |
| 2015 | 16 | 75 |
| 2016 | 50 | 98 |
| 2017 | 43 | 229 |
| 2018 | 70 | 410 |
| 2019 | 87 | 676 |
| 2020 | 119 | 1116 |
| 2021 | 120 | 1728 |
| 2022 | 145 | 2215 |
| 2023 | 181 | 2688 |
| 2024 | 147 | 3036 |
| 2025 | 136 | 3098 |
General info
| Alternative names | GHC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 331 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E. Rome, Georgia, 30161-3897 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 38,000 |
| Phone | 8003322406 |