Gainesville State is in Oakwood, GA. Oakwood is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Gainesville State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

The school stays focused on a few key Course Topics. Fields of study in vogue at Gainesville State include liberal arts.

Gainesville State Selectivity

Not all applicants to the school are accepted. People seek out Gainesville State, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Enrollment

Approximately 7,474 students study at Gainesville State (in 2007).

Student Life

Part-time study is common at the school.

Gainesville State Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"GAINESVILLE STATE COLLEGE MISSION The mission of Gainesville State College is to provide broad access to quality higher education for the population of Northeast Georgia. In fulfilling its mission, the College furthers the well-being of its students through intellectual, social, and physical development. Central to the accomplishment of this mission is the liberal arts curriculum, which serves as a core for degree programs and/or as a transfer curriculum for those pursuing upper-division courses. Gainesville State College seeks to assure the success of its students and contribute to the quality of life in the surrounding communities through cooperative programs with high schools, technical colleges, and universities, as well as self-contained career advancement programs. The institution, with an emphasis on diversity, prepares students to function in a global society. The College also takes seriously its role as a service organization that responds to the economic and educational needs of the community and reaches out to the citizens of Northeast Georgia. By offering continuing education programs, public service activities, cultural enrichment experiences, and forums for public discussion, the College expands its tradition of service beyond its immediate Student Enrollment and into the community at large."