School Summary

Georgia Southwestern State University


General Information:

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern State University is seated on 250 acres located in Sumter county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 18:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 150. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive

Americus, GA
31709-4693
For more information call: 877 871-4594. This school has a website at https://www.gsw.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/usg/usg_common_app_short/introduction.asp?application_id=3404


Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: college preparatory curriculum
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $5,220.00 $19,410.00
Room and Board $9,626.00 $9,626.00
Fees $784.00 $784.00
Total $15,630.00 $29,820.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.gsw.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 938
Female 1,822
Total 2,760


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,100
Female 2,315
Total 3,415

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 30%
Hispanic 4%
Native American 0%
White 55%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 77%
At Least 25 Years Old 23%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 94%
Out Of State 6%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 28%
Live Off Campus 72%


Homecoming, Student Appreciation Block Party, Blue & Gold Week

National sororities and fraternities, Black Student Union, Enactus, Exercise Science and Wellness Club, Educators Rising


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 51.0718                                           Long Term Care Administration/Management
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies

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