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Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,803
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $64,452
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Georgia College & State University is a public college in Milledgeville, GA with 5,947 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1163 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,803 per year ($15,907 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,452 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,214
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,454
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 33%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–630
200800
SAT Math520–600
200800
ACT Composite22–26
136
What Georgia College & State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,194
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,176
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,062
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,907
- $30–48k$16,229
- $48–75k$18,109
- $75–110k$21,511
- $110k+$23,882
Get a personal estimate with Georgia College & State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $64,452
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,947
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White83%
- Hispanic7%
- Black3%
- Asian2%
Georgia College & State University FAQ
What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate?+
Georgia College & State University admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia College & State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1163.
What ACT score do you need for Georgia College & State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–26.
Is Georgia College & State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Georgia College & State University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,214 students applied to Georgia College & State University and 5,454 were admitted; 1,816 enrolled.
Does Georgia College & State University consider legacy status?+
No. Georgia College & State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Georgia College & State University require an essay?+
Georgia College & State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Georgia College & State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,194 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,803.
What is Georgia College & State University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 139861 · How we use this data
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