Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GAPublicTown Setting

Less Selective • 75% Acceptance

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75%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$12,019

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

2.4K

Students

Medium campus body

$42,047

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Americus, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

2.4K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

75% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading460 - 570

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math430 - 540

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 22

1typical 50% range36

75%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing34% of degrees

Health Sciences16% of degrees

Social Sciences4% of degrees

Biological Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $109,617

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,019

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,811

Earnings 5yr: $85,821

Debt: $24,250

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $67,616

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $65,670

Earnings 5yr: $60,163

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $65,514

Earnings 5yr: $59,891

Debt: $26,450

Human Resources Management and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,973

Earnings 5yr: $55,468

Debt: $41,580

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $63,928

Earnings 5yr: $62,518

Debt: $30,000

Special Education and Teaching.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,507

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,043

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Marketing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,176

Earnings 5yr: $38,336

Debt: $24,123

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,407

Earnings 5yr: $50,280

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,001

Earnings 5yr: $45,956

Debt: $26,431

Sociology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,457

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,403

Earnings 5yr: $38,431

Debt: $27,125

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,019

In-State Tuition$5,220

Out-of-State Tuition$16,572

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

43%

Pell Grants

37%

Take Loans

45%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$42,047

+16% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$48,757

Completion Signals

41%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

58%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$119/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

32%

Men

68%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

26%

Avg Family Income

$48,978

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Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GAPublicTown Setting

Less Selective • 75% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

75%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$12,019

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

2.4K

Students

Medium campus body

$42,047

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

2.4K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

75% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading460 - 570

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math430 - 540

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 22

1typical 50% range36

75%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing34% of degrees

Health Sciences16% of degrees

Social Sciences4% of degrees

Biological Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $109,617

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,019

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,811

Earnings 5yr: $85,821

Debt: $24,250

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $67,616

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $65,670

Earnings 5yr: $60,163

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $65,514

Earnings 5yr: $59,891

Debt: $26,450

Human Resources Management and Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,973

Earnings 5yr: $55,468

Debt: $41,580

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $63,928

Earnings 5yr: $62,518

Debt: $30,000

Special Education and Teaching.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,507

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,043

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Marketing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,176

Earnings 5yr: $38,336

Debt: $24,123

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,407

Earnings 5yr: $50,280

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,001

Earnings 5yr: $45,956

Debt: $26,431

Sociology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,457

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,403

Earnings 5yr: $38,431

Debt: $27,125

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,019

In-State Tuition$5,220

Out-of-State Tuition$16,572

Financial Assistance & Support

43%

Pell Grants

37%

Take Loans

45%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$42,047

+16% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$48,757

Completion Signals

41%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

58%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$119/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

32%

Men

68%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

26%

Avg Family Income

$48,978

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