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Reinhardt University

Reinhardt University

Waleska, GA · Rural · 1,066 students
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$24,425
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
39%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$46,541
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
62%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
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
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,074
Housing & food (on campus)$13,600
Books & supplies$1,226
Cost of attendance$46,386
Average net price$24,425
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,074
Housing & food (on campus)$13,600
Books & supplies$1,226
Cost of attendance$46,386
Average net price$24,425
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,877
$30–48k
$21,977
$48–75k
$23,758
$75–110k
$28,296
$110k+
$26,816
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
39%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
9%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
33% graduated · 18% transferred · 49% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,411
10 yrs after entry$46,541
Debt
Median at graduation$23,900
Monthly payment$253
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.8k
90th percentile$31,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 54%Women 46%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$41,738
Independent
31%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
9%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,411
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$44M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$5,983/mo
Teaching spend
$8,500
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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