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Gainesville State College

Gainesville State College
PO Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503

Official telephone: (678) 717-3639
Fax number: (678) 717-3751

Website: www.gsc.edu


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Screen last updated on: May 3, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,065 men, 3,654 women, 6,719 total
Full-time undergraduates: 4,132 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 22
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 3%
First-year student breakdown:
3.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2% Hispanic
86.8% White (non-Hispanic)
0.6% total international (nonresident aliens)
1.5% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
3.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2% Hispanic
86.8% White (non-Hispanic)
0.6% total international (nonresident aliens)
1.5% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Gainesville State College
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 150 acres
City or town school is located in: Gainesville
Population of city/town: 25,500
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Oconee Campus - Watkinsville, GA
Nearest major city: Atlanta
Distance of nearest major city: 45 miles
Online campus map: www.gsc.edu/maps.htm

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: no
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 100%
Student conduct policies:
smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 850
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, special facilities and appropriate books and materials.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
Newspaper homepage: www.gsc.edu/humanities/
journalism/
student_newspapers.htm
Number of honor societies: 2
Total number of registered organizations: 40
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baptist Student Union, Campus Crusade for Christ
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Association, Latino Student Association, Southeast Asian Student Association
International student organizations:
Internationl Student Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Ambassadors, Anime Club, Art CLub, Asian Student Association, Baptist Student Union, Black Student Union, Black Student Association, Campus Activities Board, Chorale, Cineaste, Communication Club, Education Club, Future Health Professionals, GSC Alliance, GSC on the Go, GSC Writers Group, International Student Group, Intramurals, Japanese Club, Jazz Band/Ensemble, Latino Student Association, Math Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Plilosophy Club, Physics Club, Poltically Incorrect Club, Recreational Outdoor Experiences, Student Government Association, Students for Environmental Awareness, Students for Progressive Society, Second Wind, Students in Free Enterprise, Southern Off-Road Biking Association, Special Recongition, Symphonic Band, Theatre/Drama, Runner's Club, Debate Club, Disabled Students, Association (FACE)

ATHLETICS
Athletic facilities:
Fitness Center and Pool
Intramural/Recreational sports:
Various intramural team sports are offered throughout the year.

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Atlanta (45 miles)
Nearest other airport: Greenville, S.C. (80 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Gainesville (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Gainesville (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
List of four-year colleges most often selected by recent graduates:
North Georgia College and State University The University of Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Brenau University



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