Georgia College & State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Georgia College & State University is a medium four-year, public school with 6,315 students enrolled. This school was established in 1889 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

Georgia College & State University will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
64
Georgia College & State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Nursing, Management, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Georgia College & State University is high at 80% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at Georgia College & State University is average: 62%. Nearly 29% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Georgia College & State University is pretty decent -- 15:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high - around $26,700 annually. The additional fees at Georgia College & State University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,500; which comes to $28,200 per year.

Read the details about Georgia College & State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 4,414 applications were submitted and 3,529 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Georgia College & State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Georgia College & State University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Georgia College & State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Georgia College & State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $7,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Georgia College & State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Georgia College & State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Georgia College & State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Georgia College & State University
231 W Hancock Street
Milledgeville, Georgia
31061, USA
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