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About Georgia Southwestern State University

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Georgia Southwestern State University is a public university in Americus, GA, known for its public masters university, small georgia campus, and health and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 73%, Georgia Southweste is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 485 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1010–1160 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. Georgia Southweste offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,528 per year; the sticker price of $31,518 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Georgia Southwestern State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
1085
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1160

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ACTScore range: 19 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Georgia Southwestern State University

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Test Score Strategy
Georgia Southwestern requires test scores, so request your official SAT or ACT reports be sent directly to GSW early in the process to avoid delays with your application review.
Demonstrated Interest
GSW is a small campus in Americus with a tight-knit community feel, so visiting in person or attending a virtual information session lets you speak authentically about why the smaller environment and close faculty access appeal to you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Georgia Southwestern State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$10.5k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$10.9k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$13.5k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$16.4k
110k+~$32k/yr$15.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

32%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,931
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

54%White
35%Black / African American
5%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
1%International
1%Asian
0%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender32% Men · 68% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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