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Georgia Southwestern State University

Acceptance Rate 73.18 %
SAT Average 1,070
Tuition & Fees $15,702
($4,980)
Student Population 3,070
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,959

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 2024 tuition & fees is $4,980 for Georgia residents and $15,702 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $4,408 for Georgia residents and $14,722 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,070 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 73.18% and the graduation rate is 36% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, GSW's tuition & fees is $4,980 for Georgia residents and $15,702 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $4,408 for in-state students and $14,722 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,980$15,702
Graduate$4,408$14,722
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at GSW. The acceptance rate of GSW is 73.18% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.18%. The average graduation rate is 36% and the transfer-out rate is 42%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,959 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,070 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 73.18 %.
Acceptance Rate
73.18%
Graduation Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 36 %
Graduation Rate
36%
Transfer-out Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 42 %
Transfer-out Rate
42%
Retention Rate for Georgia Southwestern State University is 60 %
Retention Rate
60%
Student Population for Georgia Southwestern State University is 3,070
Student Population
3,070
Student to Faculty Ratio for Georgia Southwestern State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,959 at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,959

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 43 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.
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 Certificate41

Special Learning Opportunities

Georgia Southwestern State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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: $4,578)

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