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Georgia College & State University

Georgia College

Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

College town

Known for business

Georgia College & State University is a public institution in Milledgeville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1150, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,140 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,809.

Established
1889
Mascot
Thunder the Bobcat
Type
Public liberal arts university
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

88%Acceptance
1150SAT Avg
5,599Students
16:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$58,140Earnings 10yr
$18,809Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1150

Reading & WritingMid: 595
540640
MathMid: 570
520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2126

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,998
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,178
Room & Board$11,774
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$27,781
Average Net Price$18,809
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,152
$30–48K$14,675
$48–75K$18,262
$75–110K$20,684
$110K+$21,140

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,018

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
5,599
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention84.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,644
10 Years$58,140

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#15
vs 2024

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Georgia College was established after lobbying from women's education advocates such as Rebecca Latimer Felton, Julia Flisch, and Susan Cobb Milton Atkinson.
  • Georgia College was chartered on November 8, 1889 as Georgia Normal and Industrial College.
  • Julia Flisch spoke at the cornerstone ceremony on November 27, 1890.
  • The school did not formally open until September 30, 1891.
  • In 1917, in keeping with economic and cultural changes in the state, Georgia Normal and Industrial College was authorized to grant 4-year degrees, the first of which was awarded in 1921.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from GA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
81 mi(140 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
201 mi(348 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
293 mi(508 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta79 mi
CLT Charlotte197 mi
JAX Jacksonville201 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA922 mi · ~26h 38m drive
New York, NY733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Hartford, CT833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Providence, RI884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
Albany, NY838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Rochester, NY760 mi · ~21h 57m drive
Buffalo, NY717 mi · ~20h 43m drive
Philadelphia, PA652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Harrisburg, PA608 mi · ~17h 34m drive
Newark, NJ727 mi · ~21h drive
Washington, DC531 mi · ~15h 20m drive
Baltimore, MD566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Atlanta, GA81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Charlotte, NC201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Raleigh, NC321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Miami, FL538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Orlando, FL333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
Tampa, FL358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Nashville, TN293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
New Orleans, LA457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Richmond, VA449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Chicago, IL654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Detroit, MI639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Minneapolis, MN981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
St. Louis, MO546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Kansas City, MO757 mi · ~21h 52m drive
Indianapolis, IN490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Columbus, OH475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Cleveland, OH588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Milwaukee, WI733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Dallas, TX786 mi · ~22h 42m drive
Houston, TX751 mi · ~21h 42m drive
Austin, TX874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Los Angeles, CA2007 mi · ~57h 59m drive
San Francisco, CA2214 mi · ~63h 58m drive
San Diego, CA1960 mi · ~56h 37m drive
Seattle, WA2259 mi · ~65h 16m drive
Portland, OR2250 mi · ~65h drive
Denver, CO1290 mi · ~37h 16m drive
Phoenix, AZ1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive
Honolulu, HI4566 mi · ~131h 54m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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