School Overview
Based in Mount Vernon, Georgia, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is the sole independent college in Georgia’s rural southeast. A private Christian institution, Brewton-Parker is associated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Notwithstanding, it accepts students from all religious faiths and backgrounds. The primary campus in Mount Vernon boasts a five-acre lake as well as forty-six buildings and several outdoor sporting areas.
Undergraduate degree programs at Brewton-Parker are offered in seven academic departments, and students can choose among 19 majors. BPC provides students with ample opportunity to gain practical skills and hands-on experience; internships are available to students in most of the school’s programs, and undergraduate research with faculty members is encouraged.
BPC serves a nontraditional student population, enrolling triple the amount of minority students than the national average among private colleges. Many students at BPC are the first in their generation to attend college, making it a unique learning institution.
General Information
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Admission Office Brewton-Parker College # 2011 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle Mount Vernon, GA 30445 (912) 583-2241 (800) 342-1087 Fax: (912) 583-3598 [email protected] Contact: Kenneth Wuerzberger Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 197 Mount Vernon, GA 30445-0197 (912) 583-2241 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,017 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 312 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,007 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 96% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 42% |
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Music – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Information Sciences/Systems B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General A History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Brewton-Parker College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (912) 583-2241 |
| Website: | www.bpc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://campusweb.bpc.edu/web.asp?web=ADM.LOGIN |
| Address: | 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 |
| Setting: | 42 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 603 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 15% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 603 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $16,960 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,960 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,559 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Brewton-Parker College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Brewton-Parker College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 17 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Brewton-Parker College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Brewton-Parker College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,960 |
| Out-of-state | $16,960 |
| Books and supplies | $2,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 102 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 102 | 99% | $11,559 |
| Student loan aid | 79 | 77% | $4,637 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 568 | 92% | $7,469 |
| Federal student loans | 304 | 49% | $5,060 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Brewton-Parker College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Brewton-Parker College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Brewton-Parker College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 603 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 603 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Brewton-Parker College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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