Georgia Southwestern State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	950
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Americus, Georgia, Georgia Southwestern is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Georgia Southwestern is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Georgia Southwestern State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Georgia Southwestern is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Georgia Southwestern do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,464

Cost of attendance at Georgia Southwestern State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,186

Cost of attendance at Georgia Southwestern State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Georgia Southwestern State University received on average $7,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	267	58%	$5,200	$1,388,484
Other Federal Grant	427	92%	$3,722	$1,589,192
State Grant/Scholarships	254	55%	$4,631	$1,176,170
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	162	35%	$4,249	$688,358
Total Grant & Scholarships	454	98%	$7,607	$3,453,720

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgia Southwestern State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgia Southwestern State University students is 34.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.3%.

34.0%

asian 25.0% 2 students
African American 26.5% 26 students
white 37.0% 88 students
hispanic 28.6% 4 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Peach Belt Conference
Basketball Peach Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Georgia Southwestern State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Georgia Southwestern State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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