Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · Town · 2,424 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Americus, GA, 31709-4693 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
110 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,484
Out-of-state COA
$31,836
Avg net price
$12,019
Room & board
$10,850
In-state tuition
$5,220
Out-of-state tuition
$16,572
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,477
$30–48k
$10,935
$48–75k
$13,508
$75–110k
$16,373
$110k+
$15,415
Admissions
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
978
Reading 460–570
Math 430–540
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 16–22
English 14–21
Math 15–20
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
1st-yr retention
58%
Transfer-out rate
46%
Consumer completion
44%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
48%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,047
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,757
Median debt
$18,851
Monthly loan payment
$200
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,093
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$35,856
Independent students
33%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
4%
Black
35%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,047
10 years after entry
$48,757
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Institutional
Endowment
$39M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
71%
Avg faculty salary
$8,122/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,119
Federal loan rate
37%
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