Georgia Southwestern State University Admissions

Georgia Southwestern State University Admissions Overview:

Applications to GSW include standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT, high school transcripts, and an application form that can be filled out online or on paper. The school has an acceptance rate of 68%, making it largely accessible to those who apply--students admitted to GSW tend to have solid grades and test scores, although the school does take other factors into consideration. 

Admissions Data (2016):

• Georgia Southwestern State University Acceptance Rate: 68%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 540
  • SAT Math: 430 / 520
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 19 / 23
  • ACT English: 18 / 23
  • ACT Math: 17 / 23
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Georgia Southwestern State University Description:

Georgia Southwestern State University is a four-year, public university located in Americus, Georgia. Atlanta and Tallahassee are each about two-and-a-half hours away. The university's 3,000 students are supported by a student/faculty ratio of 18 to 1. GSW offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees between the School of Business Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Nursing, and School of Computing and Mathematics. Campus life is active with about 60 student clubs and organizations including the Artist Association, the Outdoor Adventure Club, and GSW Gaming. The university also has an active Greek life with four fraternities and two sororities. On the athletic front, students will find plenty of intramurals including Indoor Soccer, Flag Football, and Blitz Ball. For intercollegiate sports, GSW competes in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference (PBC) with a variety of sports including men’s golf, women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s tennis.

Enrollment (2016):

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• Total Enrollment: 2,954 (2,558 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
• 69% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $5,262 (in-state); $15,518 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $7,672
• Other Expenses: $6,044
• Total Cost: $20,378 (in-state); $30,634 (out-of-state)

Georgia Southwestern State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 86%
  • Loans: 58%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $6,539
  • Loans: $5,505

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
• Transfer Out Rate: 33%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 14%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 32%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Baseball 
• Women's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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