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Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University is a small, public institution located in Americus, ga. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,092 undergraduates
cost $4,980 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Georgia Southwestern 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 73.2%
SAT score average 1075
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.21
Application fee $25
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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 Southwestern State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

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

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Human Resources Management and Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $4,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,978
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,912
Cost of attendance* $20,110
Average financial aid package $11,653
Estimated cost $8,457 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,702
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,978
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,912
Cost of attendance* $30,832
Average financial aid package $11,653
Estimated cost $19,179 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 Southwestern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,092, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

3,415

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
54%
African American %
29%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Georgia Southwestern State University, students love their National sororities and fraternities, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA 31709-4693
phone 877-871-4594
address https://gsw.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

National sororities and fraternities

Black student union

Enactus

Exercise science and wellness club

Educators rising

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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 Southwestern State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern State University is located in Americus, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southwestern State University? 

The acceptance rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Georgia Southwestern State University?

The average high school GPA for Georgia Southwestern State University students was 3.21.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at Georgia Southwestern State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $80,440.

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