C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Georgia Regents University Augusta, GA Founded in 1828, Georgia Regents University (formerly Georgia Health Sciences University) provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other biomedical fields. Its College of Allied Health Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in dental hygiene; health informatics; medical laboratory, imaging, and radiologic sciences; and respiratory therapy. The campus, which includes the Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center, is located in Augusta. Web Site www.gru.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,224 Women 3,344 (64.0%) Men 1,880 (36.0%) Graduate Students 2,753 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Overall Admission Rate Average GPA Early Action Offered No SAT Math Early Decision Offered No SAT Critical Reading Regular Admission Deadline SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,418 Out-of-state: $29,084 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $4,846
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 960 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE Augusta Population 197,350 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 44% of freshmen, 15% of all students NCAA Division II STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.1% First-Year Students Returning 69.6% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 7.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% Asian 25.5% Black/African-American 5.5% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 57.5% White 6.4% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is not accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1120 15th Street City, State, Zip Augusta, GA 30912 Phone (706) 737-1632 Fax (706) 721-3461 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@gru.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available No set date No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,418 Out-of-state: $29,084 Room and Board Books and Supplies $2,000 Other Expenses $1,200 Payment Plans Credit card APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Final deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001579 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 3,060 (75.1%) of undergraduates 2,391 (58.7%) of applicants 2,335 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need 221 (9.5%) of aid recipients Average Award $2,189 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,697 (72.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,268 Received by 1,631 (69.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,039 Received by 209 (9.0%) of aid recipients 43 (1.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,809
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 19% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $4,846 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans Available College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Health Fields, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, Education Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Health Fields, Education Art/Fine Arts, Music Music, Art/Fine Arts Religious Affiliation Religious Affiliation
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Biology/Biological Sciences, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Early Childhood Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator History, General Intermedia/Multimedia Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Management Information Systems, General Mathematics and Statistics, Other Mathematics, General Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Social Work Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Liberal arts/general studies, Library science, Business/marketing None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships, UN semester Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 960 Part-Time Faculty 522 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 100% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Clinical and Translational Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Allied Health--General Anatomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biostatistics Business Administration and Management--General Cardiovascular Sciences Cell Biology Clinical Research Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Dental Hygiene Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Genomic Sciences Health Education Health Informatics Medical Illustration Molecular Biology Molecular Medicine Neuroscience Nurse Anesthesia Nursing and Healthcare Administration Oral and Dental Sciences Pediatric Nursing Pharmacology Physical Education Physiology Political Science Psychology--General Public Health--General Secondary Education Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine Doctoral Programs of Study Allopathic Medicine Anatomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biostatistics Cardiovascular Sciences Cell Biology Dentistry Genomic Sciences Molecular Biology Molecular Medicine Neuroscience Nursing--General Oral and Dental Sciences Pharmacology Physiology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Augusta Population 197,350 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport 70 mile(s) from campus in Columbia, S.C. Campus Size 670 acres Nearest Bus Station 2 mile(s) from campus in Augusta Weather Nearest Train Station 70 mile(s) from campus in Columbia, S.C. Temperature 32 average low in January, 89.3 average high in September Rain 108 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 85% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 44% of freshmen, 15% of all students Freshmen are not guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,224 Women 3,344 (64.0%) Men 1,880 (36.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,077 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.1% Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 2,753 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% Asian 25.5% Black/African-American 5.5% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 57.5% White 6.4% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 69.6% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 7.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 22.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015