The MISSION of the University System of Georgia is to contribute to the educational, cultural, economic, and social advancement of individuals within its scope of influence; thus, Georgia Highlands College, in conjunction with the other institutions in the University System, supports this MISSION by exhibiting the following characteristics and purposes:
* a supportive campus climate, necessary services, and leadership and development opportunities, all to educate the whole person and meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff;
* cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body, supported by practices and programs that embody the ideals of an open, democratic, and global society;
* technology to advance educational purposes, including instructional technology, student support services, and distance education; and
* collaborative relationships with other University System institutions, State agencies, local schools, technical institutes, and business and industry, sharing physical, human, information, and other resources to expand and enhance programs and services available to the citizens of Georgia.
Georgia Highlands College, commonly known as Georgia Highlands, is a two-year community college associate degree-granting unit of the University System of Georgia, and located in Rome, Georgia, USA; with satellite campuses in Heritage Hall, Rome, Georgia; Cartersville, Georgia; Acworth, Georgia; Marietta, GA; and Carrollton, GA.
Established in 1968 and opened in 1970 as Floyd Junior College. Georgia Highlands' campus is on 20 acres on Highway 27 (Cedartown Highway), six miles south of Rome, GA Founded as Floyd Junior College, it was later shortened to just Floyd College. The school was originally named for Floyd County, of which Rome is the county seat. In April 2005, the Georgia Board of Regents voted to change the school's name from Floyd College. On August 1, 2005, the institution officially became Georgia Highlands College to reflect the regional nature of the population it serves.
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Programs of Study: - Associate in Applied Science - Associate of Arts - Associate of Science
Campus-based religious organizations: Baptist Student Union
Minority student organizations: Black Awareness Society
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: Volunteer Opportunity Center, GLDTS, College Democrats, Young Republicans
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,542 | $ 6,168 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,542 | $ 6,166 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 198 | $ 198 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,672 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,837 | 62% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,374 | 13% | |
Any Aid: |
78% |
