Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Georgia Southwestern State University is a four-year, public school located in Americus, GA.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Georgia Southwestern State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

75% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,328 applied, 1,750 accepted, and 551 enrolled in GSW.
179 men and 372 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

990 SAT, 17 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 990 and ACT score is 17. The SAT score of 990 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8909901110
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460510570
Math430480540
ACT Score
Composite161722
Math151620
English141621
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $5,220 for Georgia residents and $16,572 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $4,626 for Georgia residents and $15,534 for others.
Tuition has increased by 5.54% compared to last year at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,840 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,857.
For freshmen, 454 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,120.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,700 students enrolled GSW in 2025.
By gender, 1,262 men and 2,438 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,024 undergraduate and 676 graduate students.
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48 Major Programs

  • 9 programs through online
  • 9 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of GSW is 41% and the transfer-out rate is 42%.
The retention rate is 58% for full-time and 58% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
41%
Transfer-out Rate
42%
Retention Rate
58%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 180 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for GSW and the average faculty salary is $72,922. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 378 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $58,618.
Number of Faculties
180
Average Faculty Salary
$72,922
Number of Staffs
378
Average Staff Salary
$58,618

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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