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Fall 2001

Volume 4 Number 1
A publication of Macon State College


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A Demographic Look at Macon State College
Total Enrollment Now at 4,500
          Age Ranges: MSC recognized for success in serving broad range of students
Under 18
18 - 22
23 - 24
25 - 39
40 & older
2.6 %
43.9 %
9.0 %
32.9 %
11.7 %
          Average age of Four-year Majors: Adults returning in large numbers to complete bachelor's degrees
Business
Communications
Health Info Mgmt
Health Services Admin
Information Technology
Public Service
26.9
25.7
29.7
32.7
30.5
31.3
          Race: Macon State one of Georgia's most diverse institutions
White
Black
Asian
Other
62.4 %
31.9 %
2.1 %
3.6 %
         Gender: Campus follows national trend -- women enroll in large numbers
Female
Male
63.6 %
36.4 %
          Enrollment by Residence: Students from more than 20 Georgia counties attend MSC
Bibb
Houston
Other Georgia Counties
Military & Out of State
34.8 %
26.3 %
24.7 %
14.2 %
          Enrollment by Class: 1,000+ juniors and seniors represent growing baccalaureate mission
Freshman
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Transients & Other
53.7 %
20.1 %
14.6 %
8.8 %
2.7 %
          Employment: Most students balance family, work and academic pursuits*
More than 40 hours/week
21 - 40 hours/week
11 - 20 hours/week
Not employed
16.3 %
42.1 %
15.3 %
22.0 %
 * Estimate based on Fall 2000 survey. Sources: MSC Office of Institutional Research, MSC Office of Admissions