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Reinhardt University

Reinhardt University

Waleska, GA · Rural · 1,066 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Reinhardt University is a private, United Methodist-affiliated institution nestled in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Waleska, Georgia. The university is best known for offering a personalized, values-centered education, with standout academic programs in nursing, business, teacher education, and the performing arts. Campus life is tight-knit and active, defined by small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and a spirited NAIA athletics program. A distinctive hallmark of the school is the on-campus Funk Heritage Center, Georgia’s official frontier and Southeastern Indian museum, which provides students with unique hands-on research and cultural learning opportunities.


Wikipedia:Reinhardt University is a private university with its main campus in Waleska, Georgia, United States, and its Cauble School of Nursing and Health Sciences in Jasper. Over 50 graduate and undergraduate programs are offered on campus and online. Reinhardt is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The 620-acre campus includes hiking trails, disc golf, professional concerts at the Falany Performing Arts Center, athletic teams, and the Funk Heritage Center and Bennett History Museum.

Location
Waleska, GA, 30183-2981 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
47 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$46,386
Avg net price
$24,425
Room & board
$13,600
Tuition
$30,074
Books & supplies
$1,226/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,877
$30–48k
$21,977
$48–75k
$23,758
$75–110k
$28,296
$110k+
$26,816
Admissions
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

Reinhardt University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
39%
4-yr on-time completion
35%
1st-yr retention
62%
Transfer-out rate
9%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
33%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
49%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,411
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,541
Median debt
$23,900
Monthly loan payment
$253
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$22,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,500
Student Body
Men 54%Women 46%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$41,738
Independent students
31%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
9%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,411
10 years after entry
$46,541
Business Administration, Management and Operations43
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing37
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Biology, General14
Psychology, General14
Criminal Justice and Corrections13
Marketing13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
History8
Communication and Media Studies7
Security Science and Technology7
Sociology7
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Music6
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5
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Institutional
Endowment
$44M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$5,983/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,500
Federal loan rate
56%

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