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Middle Georgia State University

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA · City · 6,574 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is widely recognized for its exceptional affordability and as the home of Georgia’s only public four-year School of Aviation, alongside top-tier programs in nursing, cybersecurity, and business. Centered on its vibrant Macon campus, the student experience is defined by a close-knit, diverse community featuring modern residential housing, active student organizations, and competitive NAIA varsity sports. What truly sets MGA apart is this unique combination of a supportive, accessible campus culture with the cutting-edge technology and high-demand career preparation typically found at much larger research institutions.


Wikipedia:Middle Georgia State University is a public university with its main campus in Macon, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and offers programs to students on five campuses in Middle Georgia and online. Middle Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Location
Macon, GA, 31206 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
70 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,617
Out-of-state COA
$30,969
Avg net price
$12,361
Room & board
$9,350
In-state tuition
$5,038
Out-of-state tuition
$16,390
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,668
$30–48k
$10,920
$48–75k
$12,679
$75–110k
$15,901
$110k+
$16,762
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1083
Reading 490610
Math 460580
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1624
English 1423
Math 1625
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
25%
4-yr on-time completion
12%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
43%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
26%
Transferred
46%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
26%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,624
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,863
Median debt
$19,000
Monthly loan payment
$201
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,250$18,420
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,750
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$27,992
Independent students
28%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
9%
Black
31%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,624
10 years after entry
$40,863
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing153
Business Administration, Management and Operations135
Computer and Information Sciences, General134
Psychology, General126
Air Transportation99
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods45
Health and Medical Administrative Services43
Criminal Justice and Corrections27
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions27
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions23
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
English Language and Literature, General20
Biology, General20
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other18
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Social Work16
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Institutional
Endowment
$18M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
75%
Avg faculty salary
$8,304/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,135
Federal loan rate
33%

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