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Georgia Southwestern State University

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Americus, Georgia 31709-4693

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Known for business — excellent value

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution in Americus with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 998, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,757 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,052.

Established
1906
Mascot
"Surge"
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
77%Acceptance
998SAT Avg
2,291Students
18:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$48,757Earnings 10yr
$12,052Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Georgia Southwestern State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 998

Reading & WritingMid: 560
470590
MathMid: 520
430540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1621

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

998

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$4,980
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,702
Room & Board$9,574
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$19,234
Average Net Price$12,052
Median Debt at Graduation$18,851
Monthly Payment (10yr)$200

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,602
$30–48K$11,031
$48–75K$13,237
$75–110K$14,813
$110K+$15,617

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,052

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,291
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 34%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate31.9%
Freshman Retention63.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,047
8 Years$48,858
10 Years$48,757

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,100
Men
$47,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hurricanes

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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