Georgia Southwestern State University: Review & Facts

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

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Georgia Southwestern State University is a small four-year, public school with 3,070 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1906 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Americus, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

Georgia Southwestern State University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
33
Georgia Southwestern State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Nursing, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at Georgia Southwestern State University is relatively low at 60% (close to Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Fair
The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern State University is low - 37%. Around 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at GSW is decent - 17:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high, $14,800 per year. The additional fees at GSW not covered by tuition are approximately $1,000; which comes to a total of $15,800 annually.

Read the details about Georgia Southwestern 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
73%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,939 applications were submitted and 1,419 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Georgia Southwestern State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
Georgia Southwestern State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at GSW, 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
GSW offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $4,400 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, GSW seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Georgia Southwestern State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, Georgia
31709-4693, USA
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