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Southern Polytechnic State University

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  • 1100 S. Marietta Parkway
    Marietta , GA 30060-2896
    (678) 915-7778
    http://www.spsu.edu

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    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    5,514
    Full time
    3,688
    Part time
    1,826
    Men full time
    2,936
    Women full time
    752
    Mission Statement

    Southern Polytechnic State University is proud to be Georgia?ÇÖs technology university. Our academic, professional, outreach and service programs embrace all aspects of technology, including the practical applied skills (techne) needed to solve today?ÇÖs real-world problems and the theoretical knowledge (logos) necessary to meet tomorrow?ÇÖs challenges. SPSU graduates are well prepared to lead the scientific and economic development of an increasingly complex state, nation, and world. Our mission is to serve both traditional and non-traditional students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels; in engineering and engineering technology, the sciences, applied liberal arts, business and professional programs. We work to develop the broader community?ÇÖs intellectual, cultural, economic, and human resources. Facilitated by our innovative faculty, dedicated staff, and supportive campus environment, our learning community empowers SPSU students with the ability and vision to transform the future.

    Southern Polytechnic State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Master's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

  • Southern Polytechnic State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $20
    Applied
    1,238
    Admitted
    922
    Enrolled
    536
    Admitted %
    74%

    Southern Polytechnic State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Southern Polytechnic State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    80%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    500
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    595
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    530
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    630
    Students submitting ACT
    22%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    21
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    25

    Southern Polytechnic State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    -
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    -
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    -
    Hispanic
    -
    White/Non-Hispanic
    -
    Non-Resident Alien
    9%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    3%
  • Southern Polytechnic State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $5,180
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $15,692
    Books and Supplies
    $1,700
    On-campus room and board
    $6,604
    Off-campus room and board
    $10,892

    Southern Polytechnic State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    85%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    33% , $5,006 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    3% , $2,869 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    42% , $5,368 on average
  • Southern Polytechnic State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Architecture and Related Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Architecture 0 50 0
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 0 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 13 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0 0 0
    Construction Management 0 95 10
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0 36 49
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Communication and Media Studies, Other 0 18 6
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Systems Security 0 0 0
    Computer Science 0 51 21
    Information Technology 0 38 25
    Engineering Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer Software Engineering 0 11 9
    Construction Engineering 0 14 0
    Systems Engineering 0 0 6
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master
    Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 0 34 0
    Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0 20 0
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0 66 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 0 0
    Engineering Technology, General 0 39 11
    Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 6 0
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 0 62 0
    Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 0 0
    Quality Control Technology/Technician 0 0 28
    Surveying Technology/Surveying 0 11 0
    Telecommunications Technology/Technician 0 10 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 7 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Physics, General 0 2 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 0 2 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    International Relations and Affairs 0 7 0
  • Southern Polytechnic State University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    August 1
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Fall application deadline
    August 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    August 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    August 1
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Deadline for housing deposit
    August 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    April 1
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    August 1
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
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    Southern Polytechnic State UniversityNames and Abbreviations

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    Southern Polytechnic State University
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    Informal Name
    Southern Polytechnic
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Student Reviews of Southern Polytechnic State University

3.8
based on 12 reviews
  • Vodrie from Atlanta, GA

    The class sizes are decent and the labs are annoyingly tedious. Almost everyday I find some point of reference for what I just learned and that makes me remember it. I learned about building and programming solid state micro controllers and then i… more read full review

    The class sizes are decent and the labs are annoyingly tedious. Almost everyday I find some point of reference for what I just learned and that makes me remember it. I learned about building and programming solid state micro controllers and then i saw one in a V-TEC engine and it took me maybe 3 hours to take the limiter off of it. read full review

  • Christian from Roswell, GA

    Southern Polytechnic State is the best choice for me. If you are someone who wants to learn through hands on application, SPSU is the school for you too. The professors here are here to help you succeed at learning, and are available to you through… more read full review

    Southern Polytechnic State is the best choice for me. If you are someone who wants to learn through hands on application, SPSU is the school for you too. The professors here are here to help you succeed at learning, and are available to you through one-on-one aid more than other colleges. Overall, SPSU is not only a place where learning is encouraged, but enjoyable as well. read full review

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