South Georgia State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6940 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1909 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1820 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 63 | In Georgia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,793
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- sgsc.edu
South Georgia State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
South Georgia State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
840 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
593 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
South Georgia State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1081 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 417 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 197 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (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
- $8,601
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,632 |
| Fee in-district | $690 |
| Fee in-state | $690 |
| Fee out-of-state | $690 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 547 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,128 |
| Room charge | $5,442 |
| Meal charge | $3,686 |
South Georgia State College majors
South Georgia State College has granted 81 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South Georgia State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 220 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 61 | 20 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 25 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 281 | 81 |
South Georgia State College has a graduation rate of 17%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 15% | 19% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Georgia State College has published 53 scientific papers with 264 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Medicine, Environmental Science, History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 2 | 16 |
| 2020 | 2 | 20 |
| 2021 | 5 | 32 |
| 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 3 | 26 |
Notable alumni
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J. Roy Rowland
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Roy Rowland Jr. was an American World War II veteran, politician, and physician who served six terms as a United States representative from Georgia from 1982 to 1995.
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Tyler Bashlor
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Tyler Morris Bashlor is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Dawson Mathis
- Occupations
- politicianlawyernews presenter
- Biography
-
Marvin Dawson Mathis was an American newsman and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1971 to 1981.
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William McDonald Wheeler
- Occupations
- accountantpoliticianteacher
- Biography
-
William McDonald Wheeler (July 11, 1915 – May 5, 1989) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.
General info
| Alternative names | SGSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | navy, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 191 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 West College Park Drive Douglas, Georgia, 31533 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 9122604200 |