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Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University is a medium, public institution located in Milledgeville, ga. Founded in 1889, Georgia College & State University offers undergraduate degrees in 69 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,185 undergraduates
cost $8,974 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Georgia College & State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.0%
SAT score average 1144
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.58
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Georgia College & State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Research and Experimental Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Journalism

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,974
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,948
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $7,000
Cost of attendance* $27,922
Average financial aid package $11,811
Estimated cost $16,111 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,154
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,948
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $7,000
Cost of attendance* $47,102
Average financial aid package $11,811
Estimated cost $35,291 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Georgia College & State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,185, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

6,811

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Georgia College & State University, students love their GC Miracle, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 231 W Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
phone 478-445-5004
address www.gcsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Gc miracle

Wesley foundation

Rsa

Bcm

Younglife

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Georgia College & State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University is located in Milledgeville, ga.

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

The acceptance rate for Georgia College & State University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Georgia College & State University?

The average high school GPA for Georgia College & State University students was 3.58.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Georgia College & State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Georgia College & State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $111,688.

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