Macon State College: Quick facts about Macon State College

Quick facts about Macon State College

Macon State College
100 College Station Drive
Macon, Georgia, 31206-5145

Macon Campus: (478) 471-2700
Warner Robins Campus: (478) 929-6700
Robins Resident Center: (478) 327-7307
Toll Free: 1-800-272-7619
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Unique model: Macon State College is a unique model of higher education: a baccalaureate institution dedicated to preparing students to succeed in occupations demanded by the new economy. Macon State's bachelor's degree programs are concentrated in professionally oriented disciplines that support rewarding careers and enhance the economic vitality of the Central Georgia region.

Access institution: As a complement to our baccalaureate mission, Macon State continues to serve as a point of access to the many educational paths offered by the institutions that make up the University System of Georgia, offering transfer and career programs of recognized quality. Macon State offers day, evening and online classes at its Macon and Warner Robins campuses and on Robins Air Force Base.

Quality of instruction: Year after year, without fail, Macon State's students report the curriculum is more rigorous, thorough and challenging than they ever expected, and they repeatedly rave about our caring and helpful faculty members, who take seriously the goal of helping students become successful in completing the requirements for their degree. Standardized degree completion tests required in specific programs of study consistently confirm that most Macon State graduates score well above state and national averages.

Growth: Macon State has experienced explosive growth in the last decade (complete enrollment pattern can be seen below), with fall enrollment for the past two years exceeding 6,400 students. Since the Fall of 1998, when enrollment was 3,559, to the Fall of 2008, enrollment has increased 80.6 percent, one of the highest growth rates in the 35-member University System of Georgia.

Affordability: Macon State offers tremendous value to students seeking an excellent education at an affordable price. The fees charged to students are among the lowest in the University System, and despite recent tuition increases, it is still possible to receive a bachelor's degree from Macon State for less than $12,000. The most up-to-date cost information is found here.

Location: Since Macon State is a non-residential college, it's important that our locations be easily accessible to a commuting student body. While there are private apartments within walking distance, most students use private or public transportation to reach the campuses. Our Macon campus is adjacent to an interstate and a U.S. highway, and our Warner Robins campus is near the intersection of two state highways and Robins Air Force Base.

DEGREES/PROGRAMS OFFERED: Bachelors, Associates, Career Programs, Certificates

CAMPUS SETTINGS

Macon State is convenient to students throughout Central Georgia, with campuses in Macon, Warner Robins and on Robins Air Force Base. The Macon campus is only 45 minutes from Atlanta’s southern crescent. Students also have opportunities to take online classes from work and home.

Macon Campus

The 167-acre Macon campus is located in west Bibb County. Surrounded by botanical gardens and a lake, the campus features an Arts & Theatre Complex, a Student Life Center (the home of student services, a bookstore, a full dining facility, a game room and classrooms), the Charles H. Jones Building which features state-of-the-art labs and other high-tech facilities, an adjoining and recently completed Conference Center and Professional Sciences Center, plus a renovated Library that balances traditional services with leading edge technology. The Macon campus is near a variety of housing choices, some within walking distance. The MSC Office of Student Life (478-471-2710) maintains a list of these housing options.

Warner Robins Campus

Our Warner Robins Campus, opened in 2003, extends the reach and services of the College to Houston County residents and the neighboring communities. The Campus, located on Watson Boulevard just a half mile from the main gate at Robins Air Force Base, has expanded student services, such as extracurricular activities and a bookstore. The campus has three permanent buildings, the renovated and historic Thomas Hall, the Academic Services Building and Oak Hall. Also, Macon State has partnered with the neighboring Nola Brantley Memorial Library to enhance research services to students.

Robins Resident Center

Since 1970, Macon State has been helping military and civilian personnel of Robins Air Force Base meet their higher education goals at the University System of Georgia's Robins Resident Center, located on the Base.

STUDENT LIFE

Macon State students enjoy the college experience through extracurricular activities and services designed to promote campus spirit and community service. Our students develop their leadership potential, enjoy social and recreational programs, and attend or participate in cultural events such as plays, concerts and lectures. Student life at Macon State supports more than 30 student organizations and publications, intramural and recreational sports, a health clinic and a wellness program, as well as academic, personal and career counseling.

OUR STUDENTS

Class Breakdown
Fall 2009 enrollment	6,615
Full-time students	53.5%
Part-time students	46.5%
Men	33.5%
Women	66.5%
Average age	26.4
Freshmen	2,746
Sophomores	1,217
Juniors	1,047
Seniors	1,394
Joint enrollment students	74
Transients	64
Others	73
Student Demographics
White	58.0%
Black	36.8%
Asian	2.1%
Other, multiracial or not reported	3.1%
Source: Macon State College, 10/09

OUR ENROLLMENT

Semester Year	Enrollment	% Chg.
Fall 2009 headcount	6,615	+ 2.9
Fall 2008	6,431	- 0.1
Fall 2007	6,464	+ 3.5
Fall 2006	6,244	+ 1.5
Fall 2005	6,150	+ 7.3
Fall 2004	5,733	+ 6.1
Fall 2003	5,403	+ 8.3
Fall 2002	4,989	+ 11.2
Fall 2001	4,485	+ 9.0
Fall 2000	4,116	+ 10.0
Fall 1999	3,742	+ 5.1
Fall 1998	3,559	- 1.2
Fall 1997	3,603	- 0.9
Fall 1996	3,637	- 0.7
Fall 1995	3,664	- 14.7
Fall 1994	4,297	- 12.4
Fall 1993	4,907	- 3.6
Fall 1992	5,088	+ 10.4
Fall 1991	4,609	+ 9.5
Fall 1990	4,211	+ 7.5
Fall 1989	3,918	+ 11.5
Fall 1988	3,513	+ 19.2
Fall 1987	2,948	+ 9.2
Fall 1986	2,699	+ 0.2
Fall 1985	2,694	- 4.4
Fall 1984	2,819	- 5.3
Fall 1983	2,978	+ 0.5
Fall 1982	2,962	+ 10.4
Fall 1981	2,684	+ 8.1
Fall 1980	2,482	+ 5.1
Fall 1979	2,361	- 0.9
Fall 1978	2,382	- 1.8
Fall 1977	2,425	- 3.2
Fall 1976	2,506	- 10.2
Fall 1975	2,790	+ 29.2
Fall 1974	2,160	+ 12.9
Fall 1973	1,914	+ 17.4
Fall 1972	1,631	- 9.9
Fall 1971	1,810	+ 6.5
Fall 1970	1,700	+ 71.9
Fall 1969	989	- 10.9
Fall 1968 opening	1,110
Source: MSC Registrar & USG