Quick Facts
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)