Georgia College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Georgia College & State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
79%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Georgia College and can I get accepted? The school has a 79% acceptance rate ranking it #40 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,230 out of 4,089 applicants were admitted making Georgia College & State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 30 percent. Georgia College & State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 45% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1170-1320Applicants Submitting SAT
45%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 600 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1170 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1320 |
| Average SAT Score | 1250 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Georgia College & State University?
Georgia College & State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 29 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1090. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1250 out of 1600. The school ranks #8 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1320 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1245 to 1320 | Avg + | 79%-86% |
| 1170 to 1245 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
| 1095 to 1170 | Reach | 57%-69% |
| Less than 1095 | Low | <57% |
Georgia College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
23-27Applicants Submitting ACT
55%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 23 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Georgia College?
Admission data indicates that Georgia College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 21 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 55 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia College & State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 25 to 27 | Avg + | 79%-86% |
| 23 to 25 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
| 21 to 23 | Reach | 57%-69% |
| Less than 21 | Low | <57% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.4Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Georgia College & State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Georgia College & State University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Georgia College accepts 79% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 19% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 26% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 29% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,713 | 1,376 | 4,089 |
| Accepted | 2,161 | 1,069 | 3,230 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78% | 79% |
| Enrolled | 944 | 499 | 1,443 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 44% | 47% | 45% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Georgia College & State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139861 IPEDS survey data for Georgia College & State University.
