Georgia Southwestern State University
Public university · Americus, GA · 2,424 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
890–1110
ACT (middle 50%)
16–22
Average net price
$10,170
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$18,893
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
33%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Georgia Southwestern State University?
Georgia Southwestern State University accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 890 and 1110 on the SAT. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 890, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–22.
The latest federal data says Georgia Southwestern State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Georgia Southwestern State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Georgia Southwestern State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $18,893 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $10,170 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $5,220 for GA residents and $16,884 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$5,220
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$16,884
- Room & board$10,850
- Total cost of attendance$18,893
- Average net price after grants$10,170
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education.
Georgia Southwestern State University FAQ
- What is Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southwestern State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 890–1110. Aim for 1110 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Georgia Southwestern State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–22.
- Is Georgia Southwestern State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Georgia Southwestern State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Georgia Southwestern State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Georgia Southwestern State University cost?
- About $18,893 a year before aid; $10,170 on average after grants.
- What is Georgia Southwestern State University's FAFSA school code?
- 001573. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Georgia Southwestern State University receives your information.
- What is Georgia Southwestern State University's graduation rate?
- 33% of students finish within six years.
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