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Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
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Georgia Southwestern State University
Overview
Georgia Southwestern State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Americus, GA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709-4693
United States
Americus, GA 31709-4693
United States
Contact
Mr. David Jenkins
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@gsw.edu
Phone: 229-928-1273
Fax: 229-931-2983
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@gsw.edu
Phone: 229-928-1273
Fax: 229-931-2983
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,279
Applied
863
Accepted
2,606
Enrolled
Female Admissions
775
Females Applied
515
Females Accepted
66%
Male Admissions
504
Males Applied
348
Males Accepted
69%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.25
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | College preparatory curriculum |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | July 21st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | July 21st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 531 | 490 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 512 | 470 | 540 | |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 19 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
4,956
In-state
18,032
Out-of-state
Fees
1,380
Full-time student fees
8,120
Room & board
4,070
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens |
Financial Aid
9,680
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,015
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,886
Avg. Loan Aid
2,083
Avg. Grant Aid
4,700
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
67%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
12%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,606
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.65% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26.32% |
| White or Caucasian | 62.1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.17% |
| Asian | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.17% |
| Two or more races | 2.08% |
| Other | 0.25% |
Gender
Male (36.95%)
Female (63.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 32% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Student Appreciation Day and Taste of the World
Homecoming, Student Appreciation Day and Taste of the World
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
National sororities and fraternities, African Student Association, Enactus, Outdoor Club and International Student Association
National sororities and fraternities, African Student Association, Enactus, Outdoor Club and International Student Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
166
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 119
Part-time - 47
Male - 69
Female - 97
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