REPORT. To The Community GEORGIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION GICA GEORGIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

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1 REPORT To The Community GEORGIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION GICA GEORGIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

2 Attending a private college has been very valuable to me. I love having smaller class sizes and being able to get to know everyone around school At a private college you re not just a name or a face in class, your professors actually want to be able to get to know who you are and they want to help you succeed in their class and for your future. Katelyn Wienbarg Sophomore Reinhardt University STAFF Dr. Susanna L. Baxter President Mr. Dale E. Becker, Ed.S. Administrative Assistant Ms. Lisa K. Macke, M.S. Director of Member Services Dr. Carolyn Sloane Mata Director of Research Mr. James M. (Chip) Moore III Database Business Analyst 2 2

3 Table of Contents Staff 2 Letter from Board Chair and President 4 Institution Locations 5 Member Profiles 6 Research 19 Member Services 22 Board Members 36 Award Recipients 37 GICA Overview 37 Honor Roll 38 3 This spread: Reinhardt University On the cover: Oglethorpe University 3

4 LETTER from the Board Chair and President There are over 76,000 reasons to be grateful this year. The Georgia Independent College Association (GICA) and our 26 member institutions are privileged to provide high-quality, affordable education to more than 76,000 diverse students. The private, not-for-profit higher education sector not only provides students with an educational choice, it also saves the State of Georgia tens of thousands of dollars for each student we educate. GICA and our member institutions are grateful to our legislators, donors and corporate partners for their support of the not-for-profit sector. The continued support of both federal and state student aid programs is vitally important to students wanting to choose an institution that best fits their educational, social and spiritual needs. We are indebted to the individuals, foundations and corporations supporting both GICA and the students our members serve. In 2013, GICA continued its efforts to form alliances and collaboratives aimed at creating further efficiencies and sharing resources and expertise. Sixteen of our member institutions are partnering with the state to better educate students regarding the transfer process through the Ga-TRACS program. GICA members are also participating in GA-AWARDS, the new state longitudinal data system designed to assist education policy researchers to better evaluate and create educational policies across Georgia. Seven of our members are participating with GICA in a Robert Woodruff Foundation research grant to explore issues related to low-income student degree completion. Additionally, all of our members are collaborating on their purchases to save money and participating in professional development opportunities through GICA. Within these pages, you will read more about the private, not-for-profit sector and the various ways GICA supports our member institutions. None of this would be possible without the continued support of our donors. Your support of our initiatives and to our scholarship programs is transformative. Sincerely, Dr. Dan McAlexander Board Chair, GICA President, LaGrange College Dr. Susanna L. Baxter President, GICA 4

5 LOCATION Institution Locations 1 Agnes Scott College 2 Andrew College 3 Berry College 4 Brenau University 5 Brewton-Parker College 6 Clark Atlanta University 7 Covenant College 8 Emmanuel College Georgia Military College 10 LaGrange College 11 Life University Mercer University 13 Morehouse College 14 Oglethorpe University 15 Paine College Piedmont College 17 Point University 18 Reinhardt University Savannah College of Art and Design 20 Shorter University 21 Spelman College Thomas University 23 Toccoa Falls College 24 Truett-McConnell College 25 Wesleyan College 26 Young Harris College The majority of my college tuition is covered by scholarships and grants. I am currently receiving federal and state aid, as well as, financial assistance from the institution and the department in which I am getting my degree. My family does not have the ability to fund my educational pursuits, so this financial assistance has made it possible for me to receive a high-quality education from knowledgeable and passionate professors in small class settings. Brittany West Senior Piedmont College 5

6 AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE PRESIDENT Dr. Elizabeth Kiss Agnes Scott College YEAR FOUNDED 1889 Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, national liberal arts college for women located in metro Atlanta s historic district and residential neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia. Its mission is to educate women to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Students are welcomed into a community of high-achieving young women where they are encouraged to explore and expand their potential. Agnes Scott has more than 900 students from 38 states and U.S. territories and 32 countries. About half of Agnes Scott s diverse student body is made up of students of color while another 11% are international students. Around 81% of students live on campus in residence halls, theme houses, and apartments. The college s small classes and dedicated faculty engage students minds and strengthen their skills and abilities. Agnes Scott offers 34 majors and 31 minors and dual degree programs in nursing and computer science with Emory University and engineering with the Georgia Institute of Technology. All tenure-track faculty members have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. More than 40% of students participate in study abroad. FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 930 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 11:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Tuition: $34,548 Room and Board: $10,535 99% B.A., B.S E. College Avenue Decatur, GA

7 PRESIDENT Dr. David Seyle YEAR FOUNDED 1854 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 316 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 11:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION United Methodist Church Tuition: $13,098 Room and board: $8,226 Fees: $ % A.A., A.M., A.S. ANDREW COLLEGE Andrew College Founded as a United Methodist-affiliated institution in 1854, Andrew College has remained an innovative cultural and educational leader in Southwest Georgia for 160 years. Today s student body reflects a diverse community with 61% minority enrollment and a growing Hispanic population. Approximately 95% of students reside in on-campus residence halls. Andrew spans a 40-acre campus in the town of Cuthbert, where the Fighting Tigers compete in Region XVII of the NJCAA and the GCAA. Athletic teams include men s baseball, golf and soccer, and women s basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. Academically, students enjoy a broad selection of university parallel courses from the fine arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences and social sciences. Students engage with qualified faculty members who encourage personal and spiritual growth on a campus dedicated to a love of learning. Other opportunities include a strong honors program, an active Phi Theta Kappa honor society, a robust servant leadership program and student-led religious organizations. Andrew continues to be a celebrated institution dedicated to the same timeless values: student-faculty relationships remain strong, and students are invited and challenged to consume academic, social and spiritual nourishment. Students leave having gained invaluable skills and memories, and they spread the Andrew Difference throughout Georgia and beyond College Street Cuthbert, GA

8 BERRY COLLEGE Berry College Berry College provides students with a firsthand educational experience that unites challenging academic programs with meaningful work experience, opportunities for spiritual and moral growth, and service to others. This mission remains as relevant today as it was when the institution was founded in Located in Rome, Berry is an independent, coeducational college that offers exceptional undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences as well as undergraduate and master s degrees in business and teacher education. Berry s campus, the world s largest at more than 27,000 acres, offers opportunities for recreation, study and research in a setting of natural beauty. Berry s growing reputation as a national leader has been affirmed by the Annapolis Group, an organization of leading independent liberal arts colleges that welcomed Berry as a member in And college leaders from across the country chose Berry as the nation s number one Up-And-Coming liberal arts college, according to the 2014 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings. PRESIDENT Dr. Stephen R. Briggs YEAR FOUNDED 1902 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,141 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 12.7:1 Tuition: $28,890 Room and Board: $10,164 98% B.A., B.Mus., B.S., Ed.S., M.A.T., M.B.A., M.Ed. Berry encourages students to work on campus to enrich their educational experience, and more than 90% participate. Work opportunities include jobs in research, information technology, business, facilities and land resources, the equine and dairy centers, and outdoor adventure Martha Berry Highway, NW Mount Berry, GA

9 PRESIDENT Dr. Ed L. Schrader YEAR FOUNDED 1878 BRENAU UNIVERSITY Brenau University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,854 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 17:1 Tuition: $23,350 (Applies only to residential Women s College students. Tuition range for all others is $250 to $807 per semester hour.) Room and Board: $11,428 (Applies only to residential Women s College students.) 80% A.A., B.A., B.A.M., B.B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.S.N., B.S., D.N.P., D.O.T.*, D.P.T.*, Ed.S. M.A.T., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.S., M.S.N., and M.S.O.T. *proposed OTHER LOCATIONS Augusta, Gainesville (2), Kings Bay, North Atlanta/ Norcross, South Atlanta/Fairburn Washington Street, SE Gainesville, GA Founded in 1878, Brenau University enrolls about 3,000 students in graduate and undergraduate studies on campuses and online. The Gainesville-based liberal arts doctoral degree-granting institution, which includes the Brenau Women s College, operates campuses in Augusta, Kings Bay, Norcross and Fairburn with plans to launch operations in Jacksonville, Fla., in Its Gainesville footprint includes the historic main campus and two other locations Brenau East, home of the schools of nursing and occupational therapy, a human simulator laboratory and dance studios, and Downtown Center, a performance venue and home for the proposed physical therapy doctorate. Brenau consistently places as a top higher education value in the Southeast in various independent studies and as a top workplace in published national and regional surveys. In 2013 Brenau ranked No. 16 in a Newsweek survey of the most rigorous colleges. Brenau offers doctorate and terminal M.F.A. degrees as well as a range of master s, bachelor s and associate s degrees and professional certifications in more than 50 areas of study. The Women s College provides a full range of academic and extracurricular experiences, including 10 nationally competitive varsity sports, national sororities and honor societies, and outlets for artistic expression and community service. The university produces year-round art exhibitions, lectures and literary readings, musical and theatrical performances, and other activities for students and the community. 9

10 BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE PRESIDENT Brewton-Parker College Dr. Ergun Caner YEAR FOUNDED 1904 Brewton-Parker College offers an undergraduate education that is committed to academic excellence, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and informed by the Christian faith. Founded in 1904, the College s heritage as a Georgia Baptist institution produces a concern for individuals that motivates our community to nurture and develop the whole student in a caring, Christian environment. The College offers majors ranging from English to Christian ministry and biology to business, where 30% of graduates earn the Bachelor s of Business Administration with concentrations in one of five different sub-specialties. While most students are Georgia residents, the student body includes students from 12 states and 11 foreign countries; minority students make up 25% of the enrollment, including a growing Hispanic population. All students enjoy the support of a highly qualified faculty who are engaged in their academic disciplines and who are dedicated to teaching. All academic areas emphasize both facts and critical thinking and all prepare students to live a life of Christian service while making a living in positions related to their academic programs. Brewton-Parker students really do make friends they will always remember on a campus they cannot forget. Brewton-Parker is located in Mount Vernon and Newnan. The Barons compete in 12 intercollegiate sports in the SSAC and NAIA, including baseball, basketball, cross country/ track & field, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. The College also has an active club program, a developing Greek program, and a re-emerging music program. FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 912 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 12:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION Baptist Tuition: $20,270 per year (Includes Room and Board) 99% A.A., B.A., B.B.A., B.Min., B.S. OTHER LOCATIONS Newnan David-Eliza Fountain Circle Mount Vernon, GA

11 CLARK PRESIDENT ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Dr. Carlton E. Brown YEAR FOUNDED 1988 Clark Atlanta University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 3,458 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 17:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION United Methodist Church Tuition: $21,000 Room and Board: $8,956 96% B.A., B.S., B.S.W., D.A.H., Ed.D., Ed.S., M.A., M.A.T., M.B.A., M.P.A., M.S., M.S.W., Ph.D. Clark Atlanta University (CAU), formed in 1988 as a result of the consolidation of two independent historically black institutions Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869) is a United Methodist Church-related, private, coeducational, residential, comprehensive urban research university. Among the largest of the 39-member UNCF colleges, CAU is also the largest member institution of the Atlanta University Center, the world s largest and most prestigious consortium of African-American private institutions of higher education. CAU is classified by Carnegie as a Doctoral Research University and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The University s mission is to prepare a diverse community of learners to excel in their chosen endeavors and to become responsible, productive, and innovative citizen leaders, locally and globally. CAU enrolls undergraduate and graduate students from more than 42 states and 10 international countries and offers 38 fields of study in undergraduate, graduate and professional, and nondegree certificate programs through the schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Social Work. The 39-building main campus, spanning over 126 acres of prime real estate, is located about 1.5 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta and is accessible from all major roadways into the city James P. Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, GA

12 COVENANT COLLEGE Covenant College The mission of Covenant College is to explore and express the preeminence of Jesus Christ in all things. Covenant educates Christians to engage culture and cultures, to examine and unfold creation, and to pursue biblical justice and mercy in community. With the studentfaculty relationship and strong teaching and scholarship at the foundation, Covenant s Christcentered community seeks to help students mature in three primary areas: identity in Christ, a biblical frame of reference, and service that is Christ-like. Covenant s beautiful 400-acre campus stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and is nestled amid the charming small town of the same name. Lookout Mountain boasts incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and views that span across seven states. Just 10 minutes from its campus is Chattanooga, Tennessee, a vibrant city with a rich history, naturally beautiful surroundings, and an optimistic modern spirit. PRESIDENT Dr. J. Derek Halvorson YEAR FOUNDED 1955 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 1,104 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 13.7:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION Presbyterian Church in America Tuition: $28,300 Room and Board: $8, % A.A., B.A., B.M., B.S., M.A., M.Ed Scenic Highway Lookout Mountain, GA

13 PRESIDENT Dr. Michael S. Stewart YEAR FOUNDED 1919 EMMANUEL COLLEGE Emmanuel College FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 805 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 15:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION International Pentacostal Holiness Church Tuition: $16,800 Room and Board: $6,900 99% A.A., B.A., B.S. Emmanuel College is a four year, fully-accredited, Christ-centered, liberal arts institution which strives to prepare students to become Christ-like disciples who integrate faith, learning, and living for effective careers, scholarship, and service. Founded in 1919 in the Pentecostal tradition, Emmanuel College has grown into a thriving, multidenominational college with more than 30 majors. Its 15:1 student-faculty ratio provides a personalized educational experience with faculty mentors who know students by name and genuinely care about them, their well-being, and their futures. Our classes are taught, not by teacher s assistants or graduate students, but by seasoned faculty members, 65 percent of whom hold the Ph.D. Emmanuel College is one of the most affordable private colleges in the Southeast, though you would never know it by visiting our beautiful campus. Situated on 150 acres in northeast Georgia, the campus features a contemporary new residence hall and a brand new $10 million athletic center with stadium seating, basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track, a fully-equipped fitness center, a competition swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a food court. With a diverse residential community and vibrant spiritual life, Emmanuel College is truly a place where students learn to integrate faith, learning, and living Spring Street Franklin Springs, GA

14 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE PRESIDENT LTG William B. Caldwell, IV USA (Ret) Georgia Military College YEAR FOUNDED 1879 Georgia Military College (GMC) is a two-year liberal arts junior college recently ranked by Washington Monthly as one of America s best community colleges. Georgia Military College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a public-independent liberal arts junior college that operates under the direction of a publicly-elected Board of Trustees. GMC is an open admissions college focused on the development of the intellect and the elevation of character, a unique blend that has characterized the institution since its founding in Over 95% of those enrolled at GMC are commuting students, attending class at one of six campuses or three extension centers across the state of Georgia, or pursuing the option of online courses and/or programs. GMC s remaining students are members of the Corps of Cadets, a highly regarded junior college cadet program that culminates with a select few being commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Both the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Coast Guard Academy look to GMC as a preparatory institution for their cadet programs. Georgia Military College has designed its associate degree programs to prepare students to transfer to senior level colleges or to enter specific career fields upon graduation. Students transfer in impressive numbers to four-year colleges and universities, successfully achieving their goals and aspirations. FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 8,325 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 25:1 $4,746 (Milledgeville) Cadet Tuition and Fees (Milledgeville) $14,028 78% A.A., A.A.S., A.S. OTHER LOCATIONS Augusta, Columbus, Fairburn, Madison, Sandersville, Stone Mountain, Valdosta, Warner Robins E. Greene Street Milledgeville, GA

15 PRESIDENT Dr. Dan McAlexander YEAR FOUNDED 1831 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 941 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 11:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION United Methodist Church Tuition: $25,602 Room and Board: $10, % B.A., B.M., B.S., B.S.N., B.B.A., Ed.S., M.A.T., M.Ed. LAGRANGE COLLEGE LaGrange College Since 1831 LaGrange College has been challenging students minds, inspiring their souls and transforming lives. Today, LaGrange is a four-year liberal arts and sciences college offering 56 academic and pre-professional programs, including graduate degrees in education, and philanthropy and development. The institution is dedicated to preparing global citizens with a commitment of $2,500 to students who enroll as freshmen and want to study abroad their junior or senior year. A Servant Scholars Program offers selected juniors and seniors the opportunity to live in apartments located halfway between the campus and downtown. The students work with LaGrange and Troup County nonprofits to identify areas of need and strategies to address those needs. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the college is consistently ranked in the top 10 among Southern regional colleges and as a best value by U.S. News & World Report. LaGrange has been recognized as a leader in sustainability and its library is LEEDcertified. Part of NCAA Division III, the LaGrange Panthers compete in 16 sports. There are also many intramural sports. The oldest private institution of higher learning in Georgia, LaGrange College covers more than 120 acres and is home to approximately 1,000 students Broad Street LaGrange, GA

16 LIFE UNIVERSITY Life University Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its chiropractic degree, the largest program of its kind in the world. In addition, LIFE offers master s degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Sport Health Science and bachelor s degrees through its undergraduate programs in Biology, Biopsychology, Business Administration, Computer Information Management, Dietetics, Exercise Science, General Studies, Health Coaching, Nutrition and Psychology. All academic programs focus on a positive, wellness-centered approach to health, human performance and life success, based on a philosophy of vitalism. Life University also incorporates Eight Core Proficiencies into its academic curriculum. These proficiencies are designed to advance personal integrity and provide the foundation for professional success, social contribution and cultural change. US News & World Report ranked Life University fifth in the nation for affordable private college tuition. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Life University the sixth fastestgrowing, nonprofit master s level institution in the country. Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranked Life University a Top-40 degree-producing college for minority students. PRESIDENT Dr. Guy F. Riekeman YEAR FOUNDED 1974 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,776 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 17:1 Undergraduate: $9,797 Graduate: $9,504 Chiropractic: $23,125 98% A.S., B.S., B.B.A., M.S., D.C. Life University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Barclay Circle Marietta, GA

17 PRESIDENT William D. Underwood, J.D. YEAR FOUNDED 1833 MERCER UNIVERSITY Mercer University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 8,361 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 13.5:1 Tuition: $33,120 Room and Board: $11,081 98% B.A., B.A.S.C., B.B.A., B.M., B.M.E., B.S., B.S.E., B.S.Ed., B.S.H., B.S.N., D.Min., D.N.P., Pharm. D., D.P.T., Ed.S., J.D., LL.M., M.A., M.Acc., M.A.T., M.B.A., E.M.B.A., P.M.B.A., M.D., M.Div., M.Ed., M.F.T., M.M., M.M.S., M.P.H., M.S., M.S.B.S., M.S.E., M.S.N., M.S.P.S., Ph.D. Mercer University is one of America s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees. Founded by Baptists in 1833, Mercer is grounded in a free-church tradition that embraces intellectual freedom, cherishes the sacred worth of every individual, and commits to serving the needs of humankind. With more than 8,300 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah, and at four Regional Academic Centers around the state, Mercer is consistently ranked among the nation s leading institutions by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review. Our more than 68,000 alumni are making important contributions to their professions and communities throughout Georgia, the Southeast and the world. While offering a breadth of programs found at much larger universities, Mercer maintains an intimate, student-focused culture more characteristic of smaller liberal arts colleges. Mercer s uniqueness is found in the way the University integrates five defining components of its mission: liberal learning, professional knowledge, discovery, service to humanity, and community. OTHER LOCATIONS Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, Eastman, Newnan, Henry County, Douglas County MERCERU 1400 Coleman Avenue Macon, GA

18 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE PRESIDENT Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr. Morehouse College YEAR FOUNDED 1867 Morehouse College is the nation s largest, private liberal arts college for men. The college offers 26 majors in three academic divisions, as well as programs through the Leadership Center at Morehouse College, the Morehouse Research Institute, Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership, the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel and the Journalism and Sports Program. Morehouse College was recently recognized as the No. 2 HBCU in the nation for 2014 by U.S. News & World Report; one of America s Best Colleges by Forbes magazine; and as the No. 29 top liberal arts college in the nation by Washington Monthly. Prominent alumni include Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil and human rights non-violent leader; Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General and director of the National Center for Primary Care of Morehouse School of Medicine; Shelton Spike Lee, filmmaker and president of 40 Acres & A Mule Productions; Samuel L. Jackson, Academy Award-nominated actor; and Maynard H. Jackson, the first African American mayor of a major southern city. FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,170 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 12:1 Tuition $23,380 Room & Board $13,180 92% B.A., B.S Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA

19 1 in 6 undergraduate baccalaureate students in Georgia attend an independent, not-for-profit college RESEARCH The average cost of tuition and fees at GICA member institutions is $8,391 less than the national private college average 14,443 degrees awarded annually (over 7,800 baccalaureate) Private, not-for-profit colleges and universities provide a $6.26 billion dollar economic impact on their communities in Georgia DEGREES CONFERRED AT GICA MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, Georgia s independent colleges meet workforce development needs. Last year, they awarded 14,433 degrees including associate s, bachelor s, master s and doctoral degrees. This represents a 76% growth in associate s degrees, 9% growth in bachelor s degrees, 74% growth in master s degrees, and 40% growth in doctoral degrees since ,000 11,000 12,000 13,000 14,000 15,

20 GICA MEMBER INSTITUTION ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT FALL 2013 ATTENDANCE STATUS BY DEGREE TYPE 42,095 (82%) 7,981 (67%) 9,046 (18%) 3,966 (33%) Undergraduate Graduate Full-time Part-time Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS). PERCENT OF GICA MEMBER INSITUTION FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVING ANY FINANCIAL AID, WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND A GICA MEMBER INSTITUTION $34,632 Total published price ( ) GICA institutions provide the majority of all grant aid given to students attending the state s private colleges 98% 96% $21,703 Published tuition and fees ( ) and universities. The average institutional grant aid provided by GICA member institutions to first-time, full-time students is over $9, % 92% 90% 88% 95% $18,729 Net price of attendance ( ) 86% The actual total cost of attendance for a first-time, full-time student who receives Average Institutional Grant Aid: $9,207 financial aid is about half the sticker price. Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS)

21 24% of students are over 25 years old ENROLLMENT (as a percent of total state-wide enrollment) 71% 17% 12% GICA members enroll more than 76,000 students ENROLLMENT AND DEGREES AWARDED AT 4-YEAR GEORGIA INSTITUTIONS, 2012 GICA 4-year Institutions Georgia Public 4-year Institutions Non-GICA Independent Institutions BACHELOR S DEGREES CONFERRED (as a percent of total degrees in the state) 76% 6% 19% Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS). 56% of students are minorities (37% are African American) GRADUATION RATES AT GEORGIA FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY SECTOR, 2012 Students enrolled in GICA member institutions graduate in a more timely manner. Forty-six percent of students at Georgia independent colleges graduate in four years, compared to 24% of students attending Georgia public colleges. 20 GICA member institutions participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program to provide affordable private education to veterans 4-Year 13% 20% 24% 46% Georgia Independent, Not-for-Profit Georgia Public Georgia For-Profit 6-Year 52% 59% Nearly 5 in 10 undergraduates at GICA member colleges who apply for aid receive Pell Grants 8-Year 21% 55% 60% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS)

22 MEMBER SERVICES GICA s members collaborate in a variety of ways to enhance the educational experience and operational efficiency of each campus. GICA also raises funds to provide scholarships for the students of our member institutions and to help defray the costs associated with launching collaborative initiatives. Procurement GICA s members collaborate to save money and increase efficiency. Nineteen companies participate in the GICA Procurement Portfolio, which provides cost-savings for GICA members in key areas. GICA s members save money and time utilizing GICA s growing portfolio of contracts. These pricing agreements include savings on a diverse range of products and services that include but are not limited to software, purchasing cards, equipment leasing, furniture, office supplies and financial literacy programs. To increase access to discounts offered through national contracts, GICA joined the Coalition for College Cost Savings in In 2013, GICA joined two additional national group purchasing organizations: E&I and Provista. GICA member campuses spent over $11 million through the GICA procurement program during Scholarships GICA administers thirteen named scholarship programs, totalling over $145,000 in scholarship assistance to students who attended a GICA college or university. Together, more than $207,000 in scholarship aid was distributed.with the assistance of these scholarships, students are able to attend the GICA member institution that best fits their academic preferences and needs. These scholarships award financial assistance to deserving students and assist them in achieving their career goals. Many GICA scholarships are awarded to financially needy students who might otherwise be unable to attend college. Professional Development Opportunities Annual Professional Development Meetings GICA hosts professional development programs for key campus groups to provide inexpensive, high-quality opportunities for professional growth and development. In 2013, GICA held meetings for chief financial officers, information technology directors, and human resource directors. These meetings allow participants to remain current in their fields of practice and to discuss potential solutions to issues that often face all campuses. GICA supports its member campuses by collaborating to host state-wide conferences on higher education best practices. To maximize the benefits for member campuses, these conferences often require the participation of multiple campus constituencies. GICA is committed to providing nationally recognized speakers for these events and to reduce training costs for our member institutions by leveraging economies of scale and minimizing travel costs. In 2013, GICA hosted a state-wide SACS Conference to assist its members in preparing for the SACS accreditation process. The GICA Student Retention Conference in October featured Dr. Vincent Tinto, who facilitated a day-long workshop focused on helping each campus develop a formal retention plan. 22

23 PRESIDENT OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Lawrence M. Schall, J.D., Ed.D. YEAR FOUNDED 1835 Oglethorpe University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 1,080 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 13:1 Tuition: $31,000 Room and Board: $11,300 92% B.A., B.B.A., B.L.S., B.S. Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a leading liberal arts and sciences university with nearly 1,100 students representing 34 states and 28 countries. Oglethorpe has been named among U.S. News & World Report s Best Liberal Arts Colleges, Forbes America s Best Colleges, and Princeton Review s Best Southeastern Colleges. Oglethorpe is a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of America s most selective liberal arts institutions. For seven consecutive years, Oglethorpe has been named to the President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for commitment to and achievement in community service. Oglethorpe s Turner Lynch Campus Center, a $16 million project, opened in fall 2013 and is home to the new Atlanta Laboratory for Learning (A_LAB), which provides students with a cohesive approach to experiential learning (study abroad, volunteering, internships, and research.) In 2012, Oglethorpe launched two strategic partnerships with Global LEAD, a provider of study abroad experiences, and with EF (Education First), the world s largest provider of international education. EF s Atlanta office is located on the Oglethorpe campus. Oglethorpe is also home to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and to Georgia Shakespeare, a professional theatre-in-residence. The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA

24 PAINE COLLEGE Paine College Paine College, founded in 1882, is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. It s beautiful 64-acre campus is located in the heart of Augusta, Georgia. The new, state-of-the-art Health Education Activities Learning (HEAL) Complex opened in January 2013, and serves as the new home for the Paine Athletics program. It offers a 2,400 seat gymnasium, classrooms, research laboratories, meeting rooms and a wellness facility. This four-year, private, co-educational institution provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare men and women for positions of leadership and service in the African-American community, the nation and the world. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in majors through the School of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Professional Studies. PRESIDENT Dr. George C. Bradley YEAR FOUNDED 1882 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 925 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 12:1 DENOMINATION AFFILIATION Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and United Methodist Church Tuition and Fees: $12,832 Room and Board: $6,494 98% B.A., B.S E. College Fifteenth Avenue Street Decatur, Augusta, GA

25 PRESIDENT Dr. James F. Mellichamp YEAR FOUNDED 1897 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,368 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 13:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION UCC (United Church of Christ) and NACCC (National Association of Congregational Christian Churches) Demorest Campus Tuition: $20,730 Room and Board $8,530 99% B.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S.N., M.S.N., M.A., M.A.T., Ed.S., Ed.D., and M.B.A. PIEDMONT COLLEGE Piedmont College Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution that also offers a variety of career-oriented majors, including education, business, and nursing. Today, more than 116 years after its founding, the students of Piedmont College arrive from across the U.S. and from all over the world. Some are third, even fourth generation Piedmont students. Some are the first in their families to venture beyond high school. But all of them find at Piedmont College an experience much like that of students who enrolled in 1897, a small college where the faculty and students form a community with a rich academic tradition, where anyone with a desire for knowledge is welcome. Piedmont is dedicated to the transformative power of education through recipro cal learning, the development of compassionate leaders, and the stewardship of our local and global communities. The college fosters an environment for learning by engaging in critical and creative dialogue and cultivates a sense of gratitude and duty to humanity by offering opportuni ties for civic engagement, personal growth, and ethical reasoning in action. Piedmont upholds the intellectual and theological heritage of Congregation alism through excellence in teaching and scholarship and by embracing our diverse society. OTHER LOCATIONS Athens P.O. Box Central Avenue Demorest, GA

26 POINT UNIVERSITY Point University Point University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution preparing students to influence culture for Christ in all spheres of life through business, church, government, arts and entertainment, education, media and family. Founded in 1937 as Atlanta Christian College, Point University offers degree programs in areas of study ranging from biblical studies to business. The Access Program offers associate s and bachelor s degrees for adult learners, as well as online courses. The university provides a broad, comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for their chosen professions. Just as importantly, the university equips students to take their faith into the marketplace in new and culturally relevant ways to erase the lines between who they are and what they do so that they see life and mission as one and the same. At Point University, we re committed to doing big things together not just in the future, but now. The university was named to the 2013 President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for commitment to volunteering and serving the community. Our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do, both in the classroom and outside in the local community. Every class in our curriculum is taught from a Christian worldview by professors who know their students by name. Point professors serve as mentors to their students, helping them discover what they were put on this earth to do and then equipping them with the tools to do just that. So that together we can do big things and impact the world around us today. PRESIDENT Dean C. Collins YEAR FOUNDED 1937 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 1,439 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 19:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION Christian Churches Tuition and Fees: $17,400 Room and Board: $6,200 99% A.A., B.A., B.S., B.B.A. OTHER LOCATIONS East Point, Peachtree City, Savannah, and Birmingham, AL Point 507 West 10th Street West Point, Georgia

27 PRESIDENT REINHARDT UNIVERSITY Dr. J. Thomas Isherwood YEAR FOUNDED 1883 Reinhardt University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 1,402 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 17:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION United Methodist Church Tuition: $18,500 Room and Board: $7,064 Fees: $170 98% B.A., B.C.J., B.F.A., B.H.A., B.M., B.M.E., B.S., M.A.T., M.B.A., M.Ed/ECE, M.Ed/SPED, M.M., M.P.A. OTHER LOCATIONS North Fulton (Alpharetta), Cartersville, Marietta, Canton Founded in 1883, Reinhardt is now a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts. Students attend classes on a scenic residential campus 45 minutes northwest of Atlanta, at a bustling adult education center in Alpharetta, at sites in Marietta, Cartersville and Canton, and online. Academic programs include graduate degrees in business, education, music and public administration and 35 undergraduate degrees ranging from business, education, and biology to theater, political science and math. With the only School of Performing Arts in Georgia, Reinhardt has the largest private college music program in the state. Reinhardt s Police Academy offers P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification. Because how alumni live their lives is even more important than what they do for a living, the Reinhardt experience starts in the classroom and may extend to intercollegiate sports, clubs, events, leadership opportunities, service projects and internships. A vibrant spiritual environment, grounded in the United Methodist tradition, encourages personal growth and is welcoming to people of all faiths. Community visitors are drawn to Reinhardt year round for concerts and plays in the Falany Performing Arts Center, and to attend events and tours at the Funk Heritage Center, Georgia s official frontier and Southeastern Indian interpretive center Reinhardt Circle Waleska, GA

28 SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF Savannah ART College AND of Art and DESIGN Design The University for Creative Careers The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor s and master s degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers degrees in more than 40 majors, as well as minors in over 60 disciplines in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD elearning. SCAD has more than 27,000 alumni and offers an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. The diverse student body, consisting of more than 11,000 students, comes from 49 United States and more than 100 countries worldwide. Each student is nurtured and motivated by a faculty of more than 700 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. These professors emphasize learning through individual attention in an inspiring university environment. SCAD s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources and has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications, including 3D World, American Institute of Architects, BusinessWeek, DesignIntelligence, U.S. News & World Report and the Los Angeles Times. PRESIDENT Paula Wallace YEAR FOUNDED 1978 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 11,618 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 18:1 Tuition: $32,950 Room and Board: $13,375 97% B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.Arch., M.F.A., M.U.D. OTHER LOCATIONS Atlanta, GA; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and elearning Bull Street Savannah, GA

29 PRESIDENT Dr. Donald V. Dowless YEAR FOUNDED 1873 SHORTER UNIVERSITY Shorter University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,608 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 15:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION Baptist Tuition: $19,300 Room and Board: $9,400 98% A.S., B.A., B.B.A, B.C.M., B.F.A., B.M., B.M.E., B.S., B.S.E., B.S.M., BS.BA., BS.Ed., M.A., MACC, M.A.T., M.B.A., M.Ed. OTHER LOCATIONS Gwinnett, Cobb, Riverdale The mission of Shorter University is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context. The University seeks to accomplish this mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs, specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs. The University affirms a commitment to the Christian faith and strives to integrate Christian values within a nurturing community in its whole process of education. Shorter University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private institution of higher education affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Shorter University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Science, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching and the Master of Accountancy degrees. Shorter University is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business, the School of Fine and Performing Arts, the School of Education, and the School of Nursing. The College of Adult and Professional Education encompasses business, education, and human services degree programs for working adults Shorter Avenue Rome, GA

30 SPELMAN COLLEGE Spelman College Spelman College is a prestigious, highly selective, liberal arts college that prepares women to change the world. Located in Atlanta, this historically Black college boasts a 73% graduation rate, and outstanding alumnae such as Children s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman, Sam s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer, former acting Surgeon General and Spelman s first alumna president Audrey Forbes Manley, and author Pearl Cleage. More than 87% of the full-time faculty members have Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees. Spelman awards bachelor s degrees in 26 areas of study. Popular undergraduate majors include biology, chemistry, English, political science and psychology. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) majors comprised more than 33% of the College s firsttime, first-year enrollment for the academic year. Spelman College is one of only six colleges in the country designated by the National Science Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as a Model Institution for Excellence in undergraduate science and mathematics education. PRESIDENT Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D. YEAR FOUNDED 1881 FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 2,073 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 11:1 Tuition: $24,634 Room and Board: $11,945 93% B.A., B.S. The College is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development of its students. There are several interdisciplinary centers housed on campus that support the institution s mission of academic excellence: Gordon-Zeto Center for Global Education, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, Teaching Resource and Research Center, WISDOM (Women in Spiritual Discernment of Ministry) Center, and Women s Research and Resource Center Spelman Lane, SW Atlanta, GA

31 PRESIDENT Dr. Gary Bonvillian YEAR FOUNDED 1950 THOMAS UNIVERSITY Thomas University FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 1,090 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 10:1 Tuition: $14,740 Room: $2,400 double occupancy, $4,800 single occupancy 98% A.A., A.S., B.A., B.S., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.S., M.S.N., M.S.N.-M.B.A. OTHER LOCATIONS Capital Regional Medical Center and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (both in Tallahassee, FL); Colquitt Regional Medical Center (Moultrie, GA); Tallahassee Community College (Tallahassee, FL); Bainbridge State College (Bainbridge, GA) Thomas University is a private, fully accredited institution offering associate s, bachelor s and graduate degrees, as well as certificate programs in more than 27 academic areas. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the University was established in 1950 as Birdwood Junior College. As an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher learning, it specializes in preparing students for successful careers and responsible citizenship. Thomas University offers a business program and two nursing programs in China, as well as a third program with Chinese government approval. It offers online degree programs and operates satellite programs in Tallahassee, Florida; Moultrie, Georgia; and Bainbridge, Georgia. Since 2009, Thomas University has been recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly School. In 2012, just one mile from its Main Campus, the University opened its West Campus where students have access to a brand new gymnasium and Student Life Center. The focal point of the Main Campus is Smith-Bonvillian Hall, a 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art academic building that opened in the fall of Thomas University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Sun Conference. For the past three years, it has been recognized by the NAIA as a Five State Champions of Character Institution a program that instills and embraces good character and values in sports Millpond Road Thomasville, GA

32 TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Myers Toccoa Falls College YEAR FOUNDED 1907 Toccoa Falls College (TFC) is a Christ-centered educational institution nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Students experience a college environment that is intentionally designed to encourage their spiritual growth. Our College motto is Where character is developed with intellect. TFC currently offers 29 majors and 38 minors through which students are challenged to understand faith, life, and work from a biblical worldview. In addition to our robust residential programs, Toccoa Falls College also offers online classes and degrees. Men s and women s intercollegiate sports are a strong component of campus life, and TFC boasts of several national championships in our division. The campus is in the center of 1,100 acres of forest, mountains, and streams, and on the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Our famous landmark and namesake is a 186-foot, free-falling waterfall. FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 875 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO 17:1 DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION Christian & Missionary Alliance Tuition: $18,500 Room and Board: $6,780 98% A.A., B.A., B.M., B.S., B.B.A Kincaid Drive Toccoa Falls, GA