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Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA
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Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
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#85 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$4,980 Georgia Residents
$15,702 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$5,786 Georgia Residents
$17,040 Out-of-State
cheaper$4,408 Georgia Residents
$14,722 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$6,664 Georgia Residents
$20,524 Out-of-State
Less$5,959Average Financial Aid AmountMore$6,569
Admission
Lower1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,124 SAT
23 ACT
Easier73.18%Acceptance RateTighter67.85%
Lower34.18%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable49.05%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller3,070Total EnrollmentLarger43,190
Smaller2,473Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger38,927
Smaller597Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,263
Smaller1,089Online Student PopulationLarger8,754
Completion & Outcomes
Lower36%Graduate RateHigher46%
Higher42%Transfer-out RateLower26%
Lower60%Retention RateHigher75%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 950)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,578)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,547)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty22 to 1
169Number of faculties2,005
Lower$70,227Average Faculty SalaryHigher$80,037
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.