Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, 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.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. 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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Georgia Southwestern State University reported a 77.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Georgia Southwestern State University is a public 4-year institution in Americus, GA, with an SAT reference of 990 and an ACT reference of 17. The historical average net price is $12,019 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

77.2%

2,045 applicants

SAT reference

990

Combined score

ACT reference

17

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,019

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Georgia Southwestern 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)9009901110
ACT (composite, 1–36)161721

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

36.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

57.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,424

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Georgia Southwestern 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$10,477
$30,001 – $48,000$10,935
$48,001 – $75,000$13,508
$75,001 – $110,000$16,373
$110,000+$15,415

Top Majors at Georgia Southwestern State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing122
Education65
Health Professions56
Psychology35
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice17
Computer & Information Sciences12
Parks, Recreation & Fitness10
Social Sciences8
Visual & Performing Arts8
English Language & Literature5

Financial Aid at Georgia Southwestern State University

About Georgia Southwestern State University

Official website: https://gsw.edu/

Admissions: https://gsw.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia Southwestern State University

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern State University reported a 77% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,045. 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 Southwestern State University?

The historical 77% acceptance rate suggests Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern State University?

The imported historical records for Georgia Southwestern State University include an SAT reference value of 990 and an ACT reference value of 17. 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 Southwestern State University?

The stored historical average net price at Georgia Southwestern State University is $12,019 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 $8,120 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 Southwestern State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Georgia Southwestern State University is 36%. its stored first-year retention rate is 58%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Georgia Southwestern State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. 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 Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on July 21, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid May 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Georgia Southwestern 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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