GSW Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.17%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 990. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $5,220
- Out-of-State Tuition: $16,572
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at GSW:
- Total Enrollment: 3,700, including 1,655 online students
- 3,024 Undergraduate, 676 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.1% men, 65.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 42%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 58%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 48 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
GSW Overview
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a four-year, public school located in Americus, GA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The GSW's tuition & fees is $5,220 for Georgia residents and $16,572 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,064.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,700 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
GSW's acceptance rate is 75.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.49%. The median SAT score is 990 and the ACT score is 17.
GSW ranked 35th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Georgia Southwestern State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Georgia Southwestern State University is $5,220 for in-state students and $16,572 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $4,626 for in-state students and $15,534 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,472 for Georgia residents and $17,490 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $4,855 for Georgia residents and $16,391 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,220 | $16,572 |
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| Graduate | $4,626 | $15,534 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,472 | $17,490 |
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| Graduate | $4,855 | $16,391 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Georgia Southwestern State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at GSW
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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