Middle Georgia State University
Macon, Georgia 31206
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1055
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
7.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (56)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •1884–1919 The institution's beginnings date to the establishment of New Ebenezer College, which occupied the site of the current Cochran Campus.
- •New Ebenezer was established in 1884 by the New Ebenezer Baptist Association, which was composed largely of Baptist churches in Pulaski, Dodge, Laurens, and Telfair counties of Middle Georgia.
- •The first building on the campus was completed in 1886, and classes were first held in 1887 with approximately 100 students.
- •The college's building served as a high school for the city of Cochran until 1913, when the high school moved.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium
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