Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1908Small citySEVP certified

About

Georgian Court University (GCU or Georgian Court) is a private Catholic university in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university has more than 1,600 undergraduates and nearly 600 graduate students. The institution became a university in 2004 and began admitting male students in 1994 after more than 100 years as a women's college. The university is open to students of all faiths, while emphasizing its mission of Mercy, which incorporates respect, justice, integrity, compassion, and service. The Lakewood campus (main campus) was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$37,902
Estimated total for international students: US$50,036

Net price calculatornpc.collegeboard.org

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,195
Graduate students: 397
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 79%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 63%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$56,384

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (60)

Bachelor's degrees37 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural SciencesPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees11 subjects

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionHomeland SecurityRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSpecial Education and TeachingTheological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Associate's degrees1 subject

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificates3 subjects

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsInternational BusinessPastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Graduate certificates6 subjects

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyReligion/Religious StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingTheology and Religious Vocations, Other

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.