School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Marietta, GA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896
Main Phone: (770) 528-7200
Web Site: www.spsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,734 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.4% of students attend full-time, while 4.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 326 male students and 47 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 87.4% of the student body, while females made up 12.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (21)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (7)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 580.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Architecture

• General Architecture

• Enterprise Management
• Human Resource

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Programming
• Information Sciences And Systems
• Other Computer Science

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Construction Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Engineering Technologies
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Quality Control And Safety

• Technical Writing And Business Writing

• Liberal Arts

• Mathematics

• Physics

School Accreditation

Southern Polytechnic State University reports that it is nationally accredited.

Southern Polytechnic State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Southern Polytechnic State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Georgia Athletic Conference (for basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.