Georgia College & State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1991 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #542 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #494 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1 of 2 | In Milledgeville |
| #641 of 1,032 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 66 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 5,681
- Graduates
- 1,130
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.gcsu.edu
Georgia College & State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Georgia College & State University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85% | 89% |
| Applicants | 6,214 | 2,088 | 4,120 |
| Admissions | 5,454 | 1,778 | 3,672 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,813 | 633 | 1,180 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
805 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
815 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
562 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgia College & State University are 1060-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
397 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Georgia College & State University are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5346 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 542 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 429 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 217 (3%) |
| Asian | 119 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,054
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,508 | $5,292 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,508 | $5,292 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,688 | $18,846 |
| Fee in-district | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Fee in-state | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,490 | $1,490 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,237 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,314 |
| Room charge | $7,482 |
| Meal charge | $4,832 |
Georgia College & State University majors
Georgia College & State University has granted 1,118 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 500 master's across 25 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia College & State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 107 | 59 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 107 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 101 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 99 | ||
| Journalism | 93 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 89 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 62 | ||
| Accounting | 36 | 23 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 24 | 35 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 49 | 9 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 47 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 46 | ||
| Public Health, General | 45 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 43 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 20 | |
| Public Administration | 33 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 32 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 25 | 4 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 29 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 23 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 27 | ||
| Computer Science | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 20 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 17 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 16 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 15 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 9 | 3 | |
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 9 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,118 | 500 | 7 |
Georgia College & State University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 55% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Georgia College & State University has published 5,905 scientific papers with 100,192 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, Psychology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 47 | 376 |
| 1993 | 49 | 383 |
| 1994 | 64 | 369 |
| 1995 | 101 | 398 |
| 1996 | 79 | 463 |
| 1997 | 62 | 494 |
| 1998 | 50 | 577 |
| 1999 | 72 | 639 |
| 2000 | 73 | 660 |
| 2001 | 80 | 772 |
| 2002 | 80 | 1014 |
| 2003 | 89 | 1098 |
| 2004 | 95 | 1248 |
| 2005 | 104 | 1408 |
| 2006 | 109 | 1663 |
| 2007 | 130 | 1884 |
| 2008 | 136 | 2057 |
| 2009 | 119 | 2458 |
| 2010 | 134 | 2619 |
| 2011 | 185 | 2851 |
| 2012 | 159 | 3210 |
| 2013 | 168 | 3751 |
| 2014 | 195 | 3895 |
| 2015 | 196 | 4171 |
| 2016 | 203 | 4339 |
| 2017 | 201 | 4464 |
| 2018 | 228 | 5076 |
| 2019 | 217 | 5478 |
| 2020 | 259 | 6968 |
| 2021 | 289 | 7538 |
| 2022 | 232 | 7281 |
| 2023 | 289 | 7447 |
| 2024 | 257 | 7340 |
Georgia College & State University alumni
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Newt Gingrich
- Occupations
- novelistpoliticianteacherwriterhistorian
- Biography
-
Newton Leroy Gingrich is an American politician and author who served as the 50th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district serving north Atlanta and nearby areas from 1979 until his resignation in 1999. In 2012, Gingrich unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
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Flannery O'Connor
- Occupations
- writernovelistessayist
- Biography
-
Mary Flannery O'Connor was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. She wrote two novels and 31 short stories, as well as a number of reviews and commentaries.
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Ruth Carter Stapleton
- Occupations
- politicianevangelist
- Biography
-
Ruth Carter Stapleton was an American Christian evangelist. She was the younger sister of United States President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter’s best friend.
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Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Sherrilyn Kenyon is a US writer. Under her former married name, she wrote both urban fantasy and paranormal romance. She is best known for her Dark Hunter series. Under the pseudonym Kinley MacGregor she writes historical fiction with paranormal elements. Kenyon's novels have sold over 70 million copies in print in over 100 countries. Under both names, her books have appeared at the top of the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today lists, and they are frequent bestsellers in Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
General info
| Alternative names | Georgia College GC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | Georgia's Public Liberal Arts University |
| Colors | navy blue, hunter green |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 902 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 231 W Hancock Street Milledgeville, Georgia, 31061 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 8003420471 |