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Georgia Southwestern State University

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Americus, GA

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Georgia Southwestern State University is a public small school in Americus, GA, enrolling about 2,424 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 75% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $80,811/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate75%
SAT range890–1110
ACT range16–22
Undergrads2,424
Yield (admits who enroll)34%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$20,484
4-year grad rate36%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,757

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out45%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,514/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$64,973/yr
Accounting and Related Services$63,928/yr
Marketing$51,176/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$57,043/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,407/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,001/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,811/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$39,403/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$43,457/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity950
Typical room charge$4,400
Typical board charge$4,578

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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 Southwestern State University's acceptance rate?

Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, GA admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Georgia Southwestern State University?

Admitted students at Georgia Southwestern State University typically score between 890–1110 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Georgia Southwestern State University?

Admitted students at Georgia Southwestern State University typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Georgia Southwestern State University cost?

Georgia Southwestern State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,484 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Georgia Southwestern State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Georgia Southwestern State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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