Georgia Southwestern State University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3774 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1093 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1021 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 63 | In Georgia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,634
- Graduates
- 528
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- gsw.edu
Georgia Southwestern State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,598 | 772 | 1,825 |
| Admissions | 1,907 | 554 | 1,353 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 462 | 151 | 311 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 7 | 8 |
1,248 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,103 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
244 or 51%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgia Southwestern State University are 940-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
116 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Georgia Southwestern State University are 19-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1852 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 787 (25%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 170 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 88 (3%) |
| Asian | 67 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $7,984
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,064 | $3,492 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,064 | $3,492 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,786 | $13,806 |
| Fee in-district | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Fee in-state | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 950 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,420 |
| Room charge | $4,150 |
| Meal charge | $4,270 |
Georgia Southwestern State University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | 75 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 54 | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 22 |
| Accounting | 53 | |
| Psychology, General | 31 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 22 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 21 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |
| Computer Science | 11 | 5 |
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |
| General Studies | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Information Technology | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 403 | 167 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 32% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 24 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 12 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 6 | 5 |
| 1997 | 18 | 16 |
| 1998 | 9 | 34 |
| 1999 | 10 | 64 |
| 2000 | 5 | 84 |
| 2001 | 7 | 59 |
| 2002 | 12 | 69 |
| 2003 | 9 | 68 |
| 2004 | 11 | 103 |
| 2005 | 10 | 125 |
| 2006 | 12 | 168 |
| 2007 | 10 | 206 |
| 2008 | 17 | 241 |
| 2009 | 8 | 313 |
| 2010 | 17 | 296 |
| 2011 | 16 | 341 |
| 2012 | 7 | 342 |
| 2013 | 9 | 401 |
| 2014 | 7 | 406 |
| 2015 | 11 | 362 |
| 2016 | 13 | 351 |
| 2017 | 19 | 343 |
| 2018 | 14 | 295 |
| 2019 | 19 | 369 |
| 2020 | 23 | 428 |
| 2021 | 22 | 456 |
Notable alumni
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Jimmy Carter
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticianenvironmentalistwriterdiplomat
- Biography
-
James Earl Carter Jr. is an American former politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967. Since leaving office, Carter has remained engaged in political and social projects, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian work.
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Rosalynn Carter
- Occupations
- autobiographerwomen's rights activistpolitician
- Biography
-
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter is an American writer and activist who served as first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981 as the wife of President Jimmy Carter. For decades, she has been a leading advocate for numerous causes, including mental health. Carter was politically active during her White House years, sitting in on Cabinet meetings. She was her husband's closest adviser. She also served as an envoy abroad, particularly in Latin America. Like her husband, Rosalynn Carter is considered a key figure in the Habitat for Humanity charity. After Bess Truman, Carter is the second-longest lived First Lady of the White House.
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Gloria Carter Spann
- Occupations
- politicianart educator
- Biography
-
Gloria Carter Spann was a motorcyclist and activist. Spann was a sister of former President Jimmy Carter. She was noted as one of the first women inducted into Harley-Davidson’s 100,000 Mile Club, was named Most Outstanding Female Motorcyclist in 1978 and worked as an activist for motorcycle rights.
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Hugh Carter
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hugh Alton Carter was an American politician and businessman from Georgia. He was also the first cousin of US president Jimmy Carter.
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Griffin Bell
- Occupations
- judgelawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Griffin Boyette Bell was the 72nd Attorney General of the United States, having served under President Jimmy Carter. Previously, he was a U.S. Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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Jaha Dukureh
- Occupations
- feminist
- Biography
-
Jaha Dukureh is a Gambian women's right activist and anti-female genital mutilation campaigner. Dukureh was subjected to female genital mutilation in The Gambia when she was a little more than a week old. She is the founder and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls, an organization working to end FGM, and was the lead campaigner in The Guardian's End FGM Guardian Global Media Campaign. In April 2016, she was named to the 2016 Time 100 list. Dukureh was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in February 2018, has won the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal, and is a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. A feature film about Jaha's life was released by Accidental Pictures and The Guardian.
General info
| Alternative names | Georgia Southwestern GSW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 327 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr. Americus, Georgia, 31709-4693 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 8778714594 |
| Fax | +1 (229) 931 5079 |