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Georgia Southwestern Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Georgia Southwestern State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
86%
Admission Difficulty for Georgia Southwestern State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Georgia Southwestern and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Georgia Southwestern is 86%.  It ranks #40 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Georgia Southwestern State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,413 out of 1,651 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 59 percent (SAT 990/1170 ACT 19/23). Georgia Southwestern State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.17. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Georgia Southwestern application fee is $25 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Georgia Southwestern State University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Georgia Southwestern SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1170
Applicants Submitting SAT 
16%
SAT Scores for Georgia Southwestern State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Georgia Southwestern State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1170
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Georgia Southwestern State University?

Students who get into Georgia Southwestern State University score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1170. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 990 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 900. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. Georgia Southwestern ranks #19 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. 16 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Georgia Southwestern State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >92%
1080 to 1170 Avg + 86%-92%
990 to 1080 Avg - 76%-86%
900 to 990 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 900 Low <63%
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Georgia Southwestern ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
8%
ACT Scores for Georgia Southwestern State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Georgia Southwestern State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 22
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Georgia Southwestern?

Georgia Southwestern regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-23. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #18 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia Southwestern State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Georgia Southwestern State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >92%
21 to 23 Avg + 86%-92%
19 to 21 Avg - 76%-86%
17 to 19 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 17 Low <63%
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Georgia Southwestern GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.17
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia Southwestern State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Georgia Southwestern. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Georgia Southwestern State University was 3.17 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #32 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.17 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Georgia Southwestern accepts 86% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Georgia Southwestern State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 18.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 11.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Georgia Southwestern State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,150 500 1,651
Accepted 984 428 1,413
Acceptance Rate 86% 86% 86%
Enrolled 247 138 385
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 32% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
97

Applicants have 97 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia Southwestern State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgia Southwestern State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Georgia Southwestern State University Application Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at Georgia Southwestern State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Georgia Southwestern State University prefer SAT or ACT?

16% of students submit their SAT scores to Georgia Southwestern. 8% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Georgia Southwestern State University?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Georgia Southwestern. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Georgia Southwestern State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1170. 16% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Georgia Southwestern State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 23. 8% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.