Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-flexible. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Feb 4, first essay draft by Feb 18, lock final essay by Mar 18, submit by Mar 29.

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Georgia College & State University reported a 87.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Georgia College & State University is a public 4-year institution in Milledgeville, GA, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $20,686 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

6,214 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,686

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Georgia College & State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106011501230
ACT (composite, 1–36)212426

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

62.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

82.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

5,947

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Georgia College & State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,396
$30,001 – $48,000$16,772
$48,001 – $75,000$19,179
$75,001 – $110,000$22,294
$110,000+$23,216

Top Majors at Georgia College & State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing307
Health Professions203
Psychology92
Computer & Information Sciences80
Education67
Communication & Journalism65
Biological & Biomedical Sciences62
Parks, Recreation & Fitness54
English Language & Literature31
Social Sciences31

Financial Aid at Georgia College & State University

About Georgia College & State University

Official website: https://www.gcsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.gcsu.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia College & State University

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University reported a 88% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,214. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Georgia College & State University?

The historical 88% acceptance rate suggests Georgia College & State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Georgia College & State University?

The imported historical records for Georgia College & State University include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Georgia College & State University?

The stored historical average net price at Georgia College & State University is $20,686 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,054 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Georgia College & State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Georgia College & State University is 63%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Georgia College & State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-flexible. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026, Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Georgia College & State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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