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Georgia Southwestern State University

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Acceptance Rate 72.98 %
SAT Average 1,070
2023 Tuition & Fees $15,702
($4,980)
Student Population 3,157
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,062

Academic Overview

Georgia Southwestern State University Campus, Americus, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University is a public, four-years institute located in Americus, Georgia. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $4,980 for Georgia residents and $15,702 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $4,399 for Georgia residents and $14,722 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,157 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 72.98% and the graduation rate is 34% last year.
The salary after graduation from Georgia Southwestern State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, GSW's tuition & fees is $4,980 for Georgia residents and $15,702 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $4,399 for in-state students and $14,722 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,980$15,702
Graduate$4,399$14,722
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at GSW. The acceptance rate of GSW is 72.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.99%. The average graduation rate is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 46%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,062 and 80% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,157 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 72.98 %.
Acceptance Rate
72.98%
Graduation Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 34 %
Graduation Rate
34%
Transfer-out Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 46 %
Transfer-out Rate
46%
Retention Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 54 %
Retention Rate
54%
Student Population for Georgia Southwestern State University is 3,157
Student Population
3,157
Student to Faculty Ratio for Georgia Southwestern State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,062 at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,062

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA 31709-4693
Phone877-871-4594
WEBhttps://gsw.edu/
Admissionhttps://gsw.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://gsw.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://gsw.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://gsw.edu/financial-aid/files/NetPriceCalc1920
Athletichttps://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch
Disability Servicehttps://gsw.edu/accommodations/

Offered Degrees

GSW offers 42 major programs through online and on-site education where 13 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's276
Master's83
Less Than 1 Year Certificate21
Post-Bachelor's Certificate22
Post-Master's Certificate31

Special Learning Opportunities

Georgia Southwestern State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:950)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,400)

Veterans Benefits

Georgia Southwestern State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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