Georgia Southwestern State University

Public four-year university in Americus, GA that costs an average of $10,170 a year after financial aid, admits 75% of applicants and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,170
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$55,890

PublicTown (distant)2,424 undergraduates

Cost of Georgia Southwestern State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,893
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,220
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$16,884
Housing and food (on campus)$10,850
Books and supplies$1,250
Average net price after aid$10,170

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,265
$30,001–48,000$9,317
$48,001–75,000$9,831
$75,001–110,000$11,591
$110,001+$14,844

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Georgia Southwestern State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate75%
Average SAT978
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)460–570
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)430–540
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–22
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention58%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,552
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,890
Rank in Georgia (earnings)17th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,250
Typical monthly loan payment$207 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants46%
Students with federal loans37%

Majors and programs at Georgia Southwestern State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (27)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing95$76,685$15,000
Accounting and Related Services88$55,650$16,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations93$49,163$17,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods83$42,549$18,125
Human Resources Management and Services46$41,834$19,880
Psychology64$34,139$24,446
Biology9——
Chemistry2——
Communication and Media Studies8——
Computer and Information Sciences9——
Computer Science13——
Criminal Justice and Corrections27—$23,709
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2——
English Language and Literature7——
Fine and Studio Arts10——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences———
Health and Medical Administrative Services15——
History15——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12——
Marketing38—$13,000
Mathematics2——
Music5——
Political Science and Government8——
Sociology12——
Special Education and Teaching14——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies———
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing99$105,528$27,675
Business Administration, Management and Operations151$70,234$16,137
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods325$62,711$21,620
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas24$51,398—
Computer Science25——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Medical Illustration and Informatics———
Special Education and Teaching44——

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Science———
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities1——
Medical Illustration and Informatics1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods216——

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Gordon State CollegeBarnesville$8,77986%$46,001
Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley$12,42166%$41,857
Savannah State UniversitySavannah$7,542—$44,180
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton$6,87476%$41,999
Clayton State UniversityMorrow$8,86868%$54,701
Dalton State CollegeDalton$2,353—$46,083
Augusta UniversityAugusta$12,01786%$52,071
Columbus State UniversityColumbus$15,71199%$49,706

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About Georgia Southwestern State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationAmericus, GA
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates2,424
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitegsw.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate?

Georgia Southwestern State University admits 75% of applicants. Admitted students average 978 on the SAT.

How much does Georgia Southwestern State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,893 a year (tuition and fees: $5,220 in-state, $16,884 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,170 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,265.

How much do Georgia Southwestern State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $55,890 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($76,685 a year after graduation).

What is Georgia Southwestern State University's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.