Georgia Southwestern State University — College Profile

About

Located in the historic town of Americus, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is best known for its exceptional affordability and its proud legacy as the alma mater of President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The university's strongest academic pathways lie within its highly ranked School of Nursing, AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration, and renowned education programs. GSW's campus culture is vibrant, welcoming, and deeply community-oriented, offering students a classic collegiate experience complete with NCAA Division II athletics, active student organizations, and a low student-to-faculty ratio that ensures personalized mentorship. A truly distinctive aspect of the GSW experience is its emphasis on leadership and service, highlighted by the on-campus Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, which provides students with unique advocacy and research opportunities.

Wikipedia:Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a state public university in Americus, Georgia, United States. Founded as the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School in 1906, the university was established and is administrated by the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The historic core of the campus has been listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, since 2007.

Location

Americus, GA, 31709-4693 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

110 mi away

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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

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%

4-yr on-time completion

25%

1st-yr retention

58%

Transfer-out rate

46%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

37%

Transferred

48%

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

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

Black

35%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing44

Accounting and Related Services42

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30

Psychology, General29

Human Resources Management and Services28

Marketing22

Criminal Justice and Corrections10

Health and Medical Administrative Services10

History10

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9

Sociology9

Computer and Information Sciences, General6

Special Education and Teaching6

Communication and Media Studies5

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5

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Institutional

Endowment

$39M

Classification

Master's (Medium)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

71%

Avg faculty salary

$8,122/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,119