Georgia College

Georgia College, located in Milledgeville, is a public liberal arts university designated by the state. With its establishment in 1889, this institution has climbed up to rank 21 in regional universities South and is recognized as one of America's top colleges by Forbes. Spanning across an area of 680 acres, the university accommodates 5,844 undergraduate students from 25 countries and five continents. It offers 40 major programs in diverse fields such as liberal arts, business, and science. Maintaining a 17:1 student-faculty ratio, Georgia College focuses on providing quality education to its students. The university's honours college, known as Dr John E. Sallstrom College, provides specialized core curriculum classes and accommodation to honour students in Ben Hall, the only residential hall on the Front Campus. In terms of financial assistance, Georgia College offers various scholarships, including institutional scholarships for freshmen and returning students, private scholarships, and state scholarships. Additionally, the university has programs like Border Free Education, which promotes cross-cultural learning among students, and the extensive Ina Dillard Russell Library, which offers a plethora of resources to students. Apart from the academic curriculum, the university provides students with over 24 leadership programs, which have contributed an economic impact of $75,000. The approximate cost of attendance (COA) for in-state students is $9,524, while out-state students have a COA of $28,704. West Campus, the university's residential area, offers both traditional campus living and village apartment-style living. There are seven residence halls in total, including Foundation Hall, Wells Hall, Sanford Hall, and Napier Hall, where students live amidst an active and dynamic campus life. At Georgia College, students can indulge in various activities such as sports, recreation, music, concerts, theatres, and visit the observatory, in addition to being part of more than 150 student organizations. Some notable alumni of Georgia College include actress Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar, activist Helen M. Lewis, and the CEO of GEICO, Tony Nicely.