Georgia Southwestern State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4674 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1302 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1224 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 30 of 1 | In Americus |
| # 3828 of 14,131 | For Math Teachers |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
10,204
Average SAT
1,000
Average ACT
19
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
3,024
Graduates
676
Male:Female Ratio
34:66
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Georgia Southwestern State University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 2,328 | 724 | 1,604 |
| Admissions | 1,750 | 523 | 1,227 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 521 | 168 | 353 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 55% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 6% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 3% |
| â– Black or African American | 29% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Georgia Southwestern State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Georgia Southwestern State University majors
Georgia Southwestern State University has granted 355 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, and 380 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia Southwestern State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 153 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | 72 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | 77 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 51 | 42 |
| Accounting | 46 | - |
| Psychology, General | 35 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 20 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | - |
| Computer Science | 9 | 6 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | - |
| History, General | 5 | - |
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | - |
| General Studies | 3 | - |
| Information Technology | 3 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | - |
| Music, General | 3 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | - |
| Sociology, General | 3 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 355 | 380 |
Publications & Citations
Georgia Southwestern State University has published 558 scientific papers with 7,315 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Law, Engineering, Medicine, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
369
/ 5,370
|
|---|---|
| Computer Science |
269
/ 4,193
|
| Political Science |
230
/ 3,508
|
| Biology |
223
/ 3,012
|
| Psychology |
222
/ 3,931
|
| Environmental Science |
215
/ 2,521
|
| Law |
207
/ 3,342
|
| Engineering |
199
/ 2,924
|
| Medicine |
192
/ 3,368
|
| Philosophy |
190
/ 2,754
|
| Sociology |
178
/ 3,172
|
| Business |
176
/ 3,444
|
| Mathematics |
167
/ 2,690
|
| Physics |
144
/ 1,961
|
| Geography and Cartography |
131
/ 1,467
|
| History |
126
/ 1,430
|
| Geology |
115
/ 1,360
|
| Chemistry |
106
/ 1,861
|
| Economics |
101
/ 1,383
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
99
/ 1,312
|
| Social Psychology |
97
/ 2,420
|
| Linguistics |
95
/ 1,446
|
| Art & Design |
94
/ 839
|
| Archaeology |
94
/ 1,133
|
| Paleontology |
91
/ 1,074
|
| Management |
89
/ 1,760
|
| Statistics |
89
/ 1,597
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
84
/ 1,465
|
| Ecology |
84
/ 1,010
|
| Neuroscience |
70
/ 1,307
|
| Psychiatry |
68
/ 1,036
|
| Pathology |
62
/ 940
|
| Development Studies |
57
/ 878
|
| Education |
55
/ 933
|
| Biochemistry |
54
/ 818
|
| Machine Learning |
52
/ 1,494
|
| Mathematics Education |
50
/ 676
|
| Nursing |
48
/ 705
|
| Literature |
46
/ 306
|
| Cognitive Science |
46
/ 387
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Mary Elizabeth Lado
1978-. (aged 48)
Mary Elizabeth Lado is a figure competitor from the United States. Mary quickly moved up the amateur ranks in 2003 and soon became a professional figure competitor in 2004 by winning NPC National Figure Championships. Today Lado is one of the top figure competitors in the Industry, winning the Ms. Figure International on two consecutive occasions and placing in the...
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2. Hugh Carter
1920-1999 (aged 79)
politician
Hugh Alton Carter Sr. was an American politician and businessman from Georgia. He was also the first cousin of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter.
3. Griffin Bell
1918-2009 (aged 91)
lawyer
judge
politician
Griffin Boyette Bell was the 72nd Attorney General of the United States, having served under President Jimmy Carter. Previously, he was a U.S. circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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4. Jaha Dukureh
1989-. (aged 37)
women's rights activist
Jaha Dukureh is a Gambian women's right activist and anti-female genital mutilation campaigner. Dukureh was subjected to female genital mutilation in the Gambia when she was a little more than a week old. She is the founder and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls, an organization working to end FGM, and was the lead campaigner in The Guardian's End...
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All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Georgia SouthwesternGSW
Founded
1906
Colors
navy blue, gold
Academic calendar
September to June (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August)
Total staff
327
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr. Americus, Georgia, 31709-4693 United States
City Population
16,000
Phone
8778714594
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