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Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University is a small, public institution located in Americus, ga. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
2,753 undergraduates
cost $4,980 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Georgia Southwestern State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 77.2%
SAT score average 998
ACT score average 17
Average high school GPA 3.21
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Georgia Southwestern State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Human Resources Management and Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $4,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,574
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $5,280
Cost of attendance* $21,074
Average financial aid package $11,653
Estimated cost $9,421 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,702
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,574
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $5,280
Cost of attendance* $31,796
Average financial aid package $11,653
Estimated cost $20,143 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Georgia Southwestern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,753, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

3,408

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
29%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Georgia Southwestern State University, students love their National sororities and fraternities, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA 31709
phone 8778714594
address https://gsw.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

National sororities and fraternities

Black student union

Enactus

Exercise science and wellness club

Educators rising

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Georgia Southwestern State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern State University is located in Americus, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southwestern State University? 

The acceptance rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Georgia Southwestern State University?

The average high school GPA for Georgia Southwestern State University students was 3.21.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Georgia Southwestern State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Georgia Southwestern State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $84,296.

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