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Georgia Southwestern State University

#748 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Americus, GA
  • 404 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    A
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C-
  12. Safety
    B-
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Georgia Southwestern is a public university located in Americus, Georgia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,769 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Georgia Southwestern acceptance rate is 68%. Popular majors include Business Administration and Management, Accounting, and Nursing. Graduating 32% of students, Georgia Southwestern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,500.
About Georgia Southwestern State University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Address
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709
Website
gsw.edu

Georgia Southwestern State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
68%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
870-1060
ACT Range
19-23
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$12,453/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,828/ year
  • $30-48k
    $11,541/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,424/ year
  • $76-110k
    $16,210/ year
  • $110k+
    $15,605/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.27 responses
76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.29 responses
79%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.29 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    74 Graduates
  • Accounting
    53 Graduates
  • Nursing
    52 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    45 Graduates
  • Psychology
    42 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    33 Graduates
  • Human Resources Management
    22 Graduates
  • Marketing
    17 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    13 Graduates
  • Sociology
    13 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,769Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 15 responses
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  • Hopeful for a bright future(at least I am)
    53%
  • Just trying to get through and out of here.
    33%
  • Diverse
    7%
  • Work hard, play hard!
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
63%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.35 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.41 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • They are devoted to each student's success
    78%
  • A let down.
    11%
  • More focus on STEM departments.
    6%
  • They help you get involved with the other freshman
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
71%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
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I have only been here a semester but everything is great. There are tutors here to help you get an A, ice cream in the cafeteria and it is easy to navigate around campus. Only Biology majors have class on Friday's, so we have a longer weekend and there are so many activities to do when you stay for the weekend!
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I spent my first two semesters as an online student after transferring from a two year institution but my contact with the Georgia Southwestern State University staff from the admissions office to my advisor as well as teachers has been awesome. They are always available to talk to me about my concerns or anything that I needed help with. I cannot say that about the college I transferred from. I plan to earn my Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southwestern State University and then move on to acquire my Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies.
GSW is a great school filled with teachers who want to see you succeed (minus the standard few that couldn’t care less.) In the last 3 years I’ve grown to love the small campus and class sizes, along with the ability to know at least one person every time I walk into a new class. My only complaint is the parking situation, which is less than ideal for commuters and on occasion, residents as well.