Chances of getting into Georgia Southwestern State University
Acceptance Rate
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 Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 480 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 990 |
| 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 classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
Georgia Southwestern ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 19 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 21
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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 classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Georgia Southwestern GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
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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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Applying
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% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
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?
| 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 |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.