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Georgia Central University

Atlanta, GA, USA

Established in 1993, Georgia Central University is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Atlanta, with extension sites in New Jersey and California. GCU offers 17 academic programs throughout six fields of study, awarding certificates and degrees from an associate’s to doctoral level. As a multilingual institution, GCU also provides students with access to Professional & Continuing Education programs including English for Speakers of Other Languages and the Hispanic program. Students at GCU are required to attend chapel.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
6%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
55
Total Number of Undergrads
21
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

0
100
9%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$21,818
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,220
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$6,220
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1100

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,907
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,907
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$740

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,848
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,750

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
52%
48%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not reported

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

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