Georgia College & State University
PublicMilledgeville, GA
Located in Milledgeville, GA, Georgia College & State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,947 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 78% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management shows the strongest outcomes -- $97,653/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Oct 15, 2026 (passed)
Confirm on Georgia College & State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $20,326 more per year in tuition and fees (3.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Georgia College & State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Georgia College & State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Georgia College & State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate?
Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Georgia College & State University?
Admitted students at Georgia College & State University typically score between 1070–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Georgia College & State University?
Admitted students at Georgia College & State University typically score between 22–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Georgia College & State University cost?
Georgia College & State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,258 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Georgia College & State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Georgia College & State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Georgia College & State University?
For 2024-25, Georgia College & State University's published tuition and required fees were $29,512 for out-of-state students and $9,186 for in-state students -- $20,326 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Georgia College & State University?
Georgia College & State University's deadlines are Early Action Oct 15, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Georgia College & State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Georgia College & State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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