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Middle Georgia State University

Macon, Georgia 31206

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Middle Georgia State University is a public institution in Macon with particular strength in health sciences and computer science. With an average SAT of 1055, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.7K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,863 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,922.

Established
1884
Motto
Curans, Complectens, Aptans, Sciens
Mascot
Duke
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA
Division
Division II
100%Acceptance
1055SAT Avg
6,655Students
18:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$40,863Earnings 10yr
$13,922Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Middle Georgia State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1055

Reading & WritingMid: 532
480610
MathMid: 520
460570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1055

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$4,432
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,032
Room & Board$8,850
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$20,189
Average Net Price$13,922
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,194
$30–48K$13,045
$48–75K$14,948
$75–110K$17,887
$110K+$18,331

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,922

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,655
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 32%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate25.6%
Freshman Retention60.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,624
8 Years$40,816
10 Years$40,863

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,200
Men
$38,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
75 mi(130 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
235 mi(407 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
290 mi(503 min)

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