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

Contact Jonathan Scott
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Email: admissions@gsw.edu
Phone: 229-928-1273
Fax: 229-931-2983

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Long Term Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,045

Applied

1,578

Accepted

2,760

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,395

Females Applied

1,080

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

650

Males Applied

498

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.21

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	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 21st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	555	520	600
SAT Math	522	490	560
ACT Composite		16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,220

In-state

19,410

Out-of-state

5,220

In-district

Fees

784

Full-time student fees

9,626

Room & board

4,864

Room only

Financial Aid

11,653

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,374

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,076

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,970

Avg. Loan Aid

2,116

Avg. Grant Aid

6,448

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,760

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.31%
Black or African American	29.83%
White or Caucasian	54.82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.41%
Asian	1.49%
Two or more races	3.05%
Other	0.71%

Gender

Male (33.99%)

Female (66.01%)

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	28%

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 Block Party and Blue & Gold Week

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

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Emergency Alert Notifications

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2

Faculty

180

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 122

Part-time - 58

Male - 68

Female - 112