Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, GSW's acceptance rate is 73.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.18%. 610 men and 1,329 women applied to GSW and 445 men and 974 women students were accepted.
Among them, 173 men and 312 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at GSW.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at GSW
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,9396101,32900
Admitted1,41944597400
Enrolled48517331200
Acceptance Rate 73.18%72.95%73.29%--
Yield 34.18%38.88%32.03%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 134 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 44 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at GSW.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 550 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at GSW. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Georgia Southwestern State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at GSW
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total101010701160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520550600
SAT Math490520560
ACT Composite192125
ACT Math172124
ACT English192125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 485 first-year students enrolled in GSW. The proportion of full-time students is 96.29% and part-time students is 3.71%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.67% and women students is 64.33%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at GSW.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at GSW
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total48517331200
Full-time46716630100
Part-time1871100
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at GSW. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Georgia Southwestern State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
GSW Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Georgia Southwestern State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to GSW.
Admission Information for Applying to GSW
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationhttps://gsw.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://gsw.edu/admissions/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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