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Bainbridge College

2500 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39818

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Bainbridge College School Description

For more than 30 years Bainbridge College has provided higher education to the residents of southwest Georgia. The College, among the fastest growing in the State of Georgia continues to expand on its commitment to effective teaching and community enhancement. It has provided leadership for community, school, and civic activities and gained a reputation for academic excellence.

As one of 9 two-year colleges and 26 senior colleges and universities comprising the University System of Georgia, Bainbridge College fulfills a goal of the Board of Regents to increase the availability of higher education to citizens throughout the state. Bainbridge College takes pride in its integrated approach to education. The College offers associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, certificates in business and technical fields, non-credit continuing education courses, cooperative degree programs with Albany State University, Albany Technical College, Georgia Southwestern State University and Southwest Georgia Technical College.

BC’s Main Campus is located on 173 acres of land just inside the city limits on U.S. Highway 84 East. Its physical environment is one of rustic beauty, accentuated by stately pine and moss-draped oak trees. A lake adjoins the campus and further enhances the natural environment and beauty. The College is a community institution with no on-campus residence facilities. Students commute from the nearby towns of Attapulgus, Blakely, Brinson, Cairo, Camilla, Climax, Colquitt, Donalsonville, Iron City, Pelham, Thomasville, and Whigham. With the inclusion of Gadsden County to the College's service area, students from neighboring Florida communities also attend the College as in-state students.

BC’s beautiful Early County Site, located on the US Hwy. 27 Bypass at Blakely, became part of the college in July 2006. It serves Early County and its surrounding area, including Alabama’s Henry County and Houston County whose residents may attend with in-state tuition rates.

Bainbridge College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Tel. 404-679-4501) to award the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificate degree levels. Bainbridge College is an equal opportunity employer.

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Bainbridge College

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Bainbridge College is a Community College in the University System of Georgia. For more than 30 years, Bainbridge College has provided higher education to the residents of southwest Georgia. The College is among the fastest growing in the State of Georgia, enjoying a 52 percent increase in enrollment since Fall 2001.

The college’s campus is located on of land just inside the city limits on U.S. Highway 84 East. The College is a community institution with on-campus residence facilities one in Blakely is Bainbridge College Early County (which Built in 1999 as of Albany Technical College Early County Satellite Center was bought by Bainbridge College in 2006). Students commute from the nearby towns of Attapulgus, Blakely, Brinson, Cairo, Camilla, Climax, Colquitt, Donalsonville, Iron City, Pelham, Thomasville, and Whigham. With the inclusion of Gadsden County to the College's service area, students from neighboring Florida communities also attend the College as in-state students.

It was established in 1970, and its doors opened in 1973, during Governor Jimmy Carter. Dr. Edward Mobley was the first President. He served from the beginning of the college until 1999 when Dr. Clifford Brock took over, for what proved to be a tumultuous relationship. Dr. Thomas Wilkerson became President in 2005.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
32%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$7,200
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Bainbridge College Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Bainbridge College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Part-Time 68%
Full-Time 32%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 54%
Caucasian 43%
Other 2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 97%
Louisiana 0%
Kansas 0%
Alabama 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Bainbridge College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 1,950 $ 7,200  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,674 $ 6,690  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 200 $ 200  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,146 49%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,742 67%  
Student Loans:
 $ 1,487 5%  
Any Aid:
   73%  

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