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Georgia Southwestern State University

Also known as: GSW, Georgia Southwestern

📍 Americus, Georgia🏛️ Town Setting👥 2,424 Undergrads🔗 gsw.edu

Overview

Georgia Southwestern State University is an small public research university in Americus, Georgia. It enrolls about 2,424 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 75%. Graduates earn a median of $48,757 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

75%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

978

460–570

Net Price

$12,019

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

41%

Retention

58%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$48,757

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

SAT Average

978

ACT Composite

16–22

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200460 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200430 – 540 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

116 – 22 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,220

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$16,572

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$20,484

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,019

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,477
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,935
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,508
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,373
$110,001 +	$15,415

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.2%

Academics & Programs

Georgia Southwestern State University offers programs across 18 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

34.4%

Education

18.3%

Health Professions

15.8%

Psychology

9.9%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

4.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

3.4%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

2.8%

Social Sciences

2.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

41%

On-Time (4yr)

25%

Retention (FT)

58%

% Earning >$25K

70%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$42,047

8 years

$48,858

10 years

$48,757

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

33.3%

White

42.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

53.7%

Black or African American

35.2%

Asian

1.2%

Hispanic / Latino

4.5%

Two or more races

3.5%

International

1.4%

Gender

Women

68.0%

Men

32.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgia Southwestern State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 75%. Admitted students average an SAT of 978.

How much does Georgia Southwestern State University cost?

In-state tuition is $5,220, and out-of-state is $16,572. Average net price after financial aid is $12,019.

What is Georgia Southwestern State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 41%, and 58% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.