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Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, Georgia

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1906Distant townSEVP certified
Georgia Southwestern State University campus
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About

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a state public university in Americus, Georgia, United States. Founded as the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School in 1906, the university was established and is administrated by the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The historic core of the campus has been listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, since 2007.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$16,884
Estimated total for international students
US$30,557
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$5,220
Total cost for in-state students
US$18,893
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,424
Graduate students
676
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
18 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
75%
SAT
Reading and writing 460–570 · Maths 430–540
ACT
16–22

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$55,890

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (42)

Bachelor's degrees27 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees8 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ScienceLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's degrees1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates2 subjects
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Graduate certificates4 subjects
Computer ScienceHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.