Georgia Southwestern State University

Public · Moderately Selective · GA

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationGA · South

SettingRural

Undergrads2,424

Student:faculty18:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate24.9%

6-yr grad rate40.6%

Drop-out rate42.4%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$5k

Out-of-state tuition$17k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity46.3%

Gender diversity68%

International1.4%

Identity—

Overview

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public university in Americus, in rural southwest Georgia, and the alma mater of Jimmy Carter. It serves a largely regional student population, with career-focused programs delivered at a lower cost than Georgia's larger public flagships, on a small, residential campus.

Academics

Nursing, education, and business are the university's core programs, oriented toward regional workforce needs in southwest Georgia. Class sizes are small, and the university's mission leans toward teaching and access rather than research.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate75.2%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 890–1110 · ACT 16–22

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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