Quick Facts

SCHEDULE 2024

Who We Are

Founded:

  • Established by the Georgia General Assembly at Milledgeville, Georgia on October 14, 1879
  • First classes began on January 19, 1880
  • Named changed to Georgia Military College on December 17, 1900

Identity:

  • Regionally accredited public-independent college
  • Global Online Leadership College that serves more than 4,000 fully online students
  • Residential, college-level, U.S. Army Senior ROTC program serving 254 students
  • The Military Junior College of Georgia and one of only four Military Junior Colleges in the nation
  • Selected college students become U.S. Army commissioned officers in two years
  • Eight satellite locations throughout Georgia

Character & Leadership Development:

  • Distinguished Order of the Servant Leader medal – Recognizes 100 hours of community service. 170 awards presented since 2015.
  • Ethics & Leadership integrated throughout college courses of study
  • Character & Leadership programs focus on critical thinking, character development, civic duty, and student success
  • GMC is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

College Admissions:

  • No out-of-state tuition
  • Open admissions = Only a high school diploma or GED is required for admission
  • Vast array of college driven scholarship programs
  • Approximately 85% of students receive financial aid

College Athletics:

  • Football, Women’s Softball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Cross-Country, Golf; Co-ed Riflery
  • National Champions Men’s Golf 2019, 2017 and 2004
  • National Champions 2015, 2014 and 2013, National Rifle Association, ROTC Division
  • National Champions NJCAA Football 2001; runner up 2013, 2005, and 2002
  • Four players earned 2016 NJCAA All-American Honors and had 6 active alums in professional football in 2016
    State Champions (GCAA) in Softball for 2017 & 2016, Top 15 in 2017 & 2016 NJCAA National Championship Tournament
    State Champions: (GCAA) Men’s Soccer (2019, 2018); Women’s Soccer (2018)