Georgia College & State University Description:
Founded in 1889, the Georgia College & State University sits on a 43-acre main campus in historic Milledgeville, Georgia. The campus features attractive red brick buildings and white Corinthian columns. The school is officially designated as "Georgia's Public Liberal Arts University," and the school's approach to learning is similar to many more expensive private liberal arts colleges. Students can choose from over 36 bachelor degree programs, and professional fields such as business, education and nursing are extremely popular. The college has a 17 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and most classes have between 15 and 35 students. On the athletic front, the GCSU Bobcats compete in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 66%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 530 / 620
- SAT Math: 530 / 620
- SAT Writing: 520 / 600
- ACT Composite: 23 / 26
- ACT English: 22 / 27
- ACT Math: 22 / 26
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 6,636 (5,635 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female
- 91% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,618 (in-state); $26,082 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,350 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,976
- Other Expenses: $4,150
- Total Cost: $23,094 (in-state); $40,558 (out-of-state)
Georgia College & State University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 94%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 91%
- Loans: 41%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $8,501
- Loans: $4,812
Scholarships for GCSU (powered by Cappex.com)
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, English, Health Teacher Education, History, Journalism, Marketing, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
- Transfer Out Rate: 29%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 33%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 55%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Georgia College & State University Vision Statement:
mission statement from http://www.gcsu.edu/about/index.htm
"As the state's designated public liberal arts university, Georgia College & State University is committed to combining the educational experiences typical of esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education. GCSU is a residential learning community that emphasizes undergraduate education and offers selected graduate programs. The faculty are dedicated to challenging students and fostering excellence in the classroom and beyond. GCSU seeks to endow its graduates with a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity, and exuberance for learning."
