Andrew College: Narrative Description

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ANDREW COLLEGE K-3

413 College St.
Cuthbert, GA 39840-1313
Tel: (229)732-2171
Free: 800-664-9250
Admissions: (229)732-5934
Fax: (229)732-2176
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.andrewcollege.edu/

Description:

Independent United Methodist, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates and transfer associate degrees. Founded 1854. Setting: 40-acre small town campus. Endowment: $7 million. Educational spending 2003-04: $3926 per student. Total enrollment: 331. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 12:1. 578 applied, 96% were admitted. Full-time: 328 students, 48% women, 52% men. Part-time: 3 students, 33% women, 67% men. Students come from 11 states and territories, 10 other countries, 16% from out-of-state, 4% Hispanic, 45% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% international, 2% 25 or older, 90% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Required for some: essay, 1 recommendation, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/6.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $14,922 includes full-time tuition ($9192) and college room and board ($5730).

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 10 open to all. Most popular organizations: Drama Club, Outdoor Club, International Club, BSU. Major annual events: Homecoming, Christmas Dance, Spring Semi-Formal. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, controlled dormitory access, night patrols by trained security personnel. 360 college housing spaces available; 321 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Pitts Library with 40,000 books and 100 serials. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Cuthbert is a rural community 40 miles from Albany, and 55 miles from Columbus. Its climate is ideal. Airline services are available one hour away. Part-time employment exists for students. Community facilities include a library, churches, and good shopping. A public recreation center, two swimming pools, golf course and nearby lakes provide facilities for fishing, boating and water skiing.

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