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Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,170
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings
- $55,890
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Georgia Southwestern State University is a public college in Americus, GA with 2,424 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 978 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,170 per year ($9,265 for families earning under $30,000). 33% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,890 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,045
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,578
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 34%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–570
200800
SAT Math430–540
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What Georgia Southwestern State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,893
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $5,220
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,884
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,265
- $30–48k$9,317
- $48–75k$9,831
- $75–110k$11,591
- $110k+$14,844
Get a personal estimate with Georgia Southwestern State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Freshman retention
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $55,890
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,424
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White54%
- Hispanic5%
- Black35%
- Asian1%
Georgia Southwestern State University FAQ
What is Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate?+
Georgia Southwestern State University admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southwestern State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 978.
What ACT score do you need for Georgia Southwestern State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is Georgia Southwestern State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Georgia Southwestern State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,045 students applied to Georgia Southwestern State University and 1,578 were admitted; 533 enrolled.
Does Georgia Southwestern State University consider legacy status?+
No. Georgia Southwestern State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Georgia Southwestern State University require an essay?+
Georgia Southwestern State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Georgia Southwestern State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,893 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,170.
What is Georgia Southwestern State University's graduation rate?+
33% 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 139764 · How we use this data
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