School of Business
SBA at a Glance
Student Demographics at a Glance
| Fall 2021 | Statistics |
|---|---|
| SBA Headcount | 2,335 |
| Enrolled full-time | 65.1% |
| Enrolled part-time | 34.9% |
| Freshmen | 31.3% |
| Sophomore | 23.8% |
| Junior | 20.1% |
| Senior | 24.8% |
| Female | 47.4% |
| Male | 52.6% |
| Average age | 23 years |
| American Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Black | 30.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 28.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| White | 25.6% |
| Undeclared | 0.8% |
Source: Institutional Research and Analysis, July 2022
Curriculum at a Glance
| Retention (First-time, Full-time Freshman) | Fall 2020 Cohort |
|---|---|
| SBA Cohort 1-year institution retention rate | 51.8% |
| SBA Cohort 1-year degree program retention rate | 47.8% |
| GGC Cohort 1-year retention rate | 58.8% |
| Graduation (First-time, Full-time Freshman) | Fall 2015 Cohort |
|---|---|
| SBA 6-year institution-specific graduation rate | 23.6% |
| GGC 6-year institution-specific graduation rate | 21.2% |
| GGC 6-year system-wide graduation rate | 32.5% |
- Percent of fall 2021 credit hours taught by full-time faculty is 84%
- SBA average class size for Fall 2021 is 30.
- SBA program pass rates in all courses averages 84%.
SBA Faculty at a Glance
| Percent Full-time Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Possess doctorate or other qualifying terminal degree | 91% |
| In the past 5 years, published 2 or more articles in peer reviewed journals | 78% |
| In the past 5 years, presented 1 or more refereed papers at an academic or professional conference | 93% |
In addition to advising and mentoring, in Fall 2021, 100% of faculty have recorded defined student engagement activities. In 2021, the faculty have participated in 263 engagement activities (e.g., Grizzly Orientation, Commencement, Convocation, field trips, and other activities directly engaging with students).
Employment of SBA Alumni at a Glance
| Employment Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 92% |
| Part-time | 2% |
| Retired | 1% |
| Unemployed by choice | 2% |
| Seeking employment | 3% |
| Alumni reporting annual income of $35,000 + | 88% |
| Alumni reporting annual income of $50,000 + | 55% |
Distinctions
According to the U.S. News & World Report magazine, GGC was ranked the most ethnically diverse Southern Regional college, public or private (2015-2025).
Based on the 2020 National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE), business students rated the following items higher than ALL peer categories:
- evaluating their entire educational experience at GGC
- if they could start over again, would they go to GGC
For more information about GGC and the School of Business, visit GGC facts.