Founded: 1845

President: Dr. Walt Griffin

Location: 1115 College Drive Gaffney, SC 29340

Accreditation: SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)

Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1

Average Student Enrollment: Approximately 800 Day Students

Average Freshman GPA: 3.0

Tuition (2010-2011): $19,200.00

Room/Board (2010-2011): $7,000.00

Majors: Art, Athletic Training, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, English, History, Human Resources, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Pre-Professional Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sports Management, Theatre.

Minors: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Studies, Coaching, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, English, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Music, Physical Education, Psychology, and Theatre.

Athletics : 22 sports competing in NCAA Division II

Approximately 80% of faculty holds a PhD or terminal degree in their teaching area.

83% of first-year students live in campus housing

55% of students are male

45% of students are female

92% of classes are taught by full time faculty/staff

Over 95% of students receive financial aid