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Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA • public • DII | Peach Belt Conference
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Acceptance
77.2%
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Grad Rate
32%
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Cost
$14,704 / $25,426

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,224 • Total: 4,265
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA
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Website
https://gsw.edu/
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,100 (34.1%) • Female: 2,124 (65.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 62 1.9%
Black/African American 977 30.3%
Hispanic/Latino 133 4.1%
White 1,764 54.7%
Two or More Races 101 3.1%
International 156 4.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
77.2%
1,578 admitted from 2,045 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 470-590
Math: 430-540
Total: 900-1130
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
16-21
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
31.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
64.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
26.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$14,704
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$25,426
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,064
Out-of-state: $14,786
Room & Board
$1,240
Books & Supplies
$9,400
Students Receiving Pell Grants
74%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer
Women's Sports (5)
Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Tennis
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