Overview
Enrollment
Located in Americus, Georgia, Georgia Southwestern State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,651 prospective students applied, and 1,413 were granted admission. Of those admitted 385 enrolled in the school. 1,940 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,217 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,064 plus fees of $1,400. Georgia Southwestern is ranked 896 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Georgia Southwestern is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Georgia Southwestern State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#896 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#376 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#43 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1170 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| GPA | 3.17 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 21, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $8,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,492 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,796 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $8,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,492 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,518 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 37% |
| Education | 25% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139764 IPEDS survey data for Georgia Southwestern State University.
Current students may use the Georgia Southwestern State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.