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Location & Contact
Address
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709-4693
United States
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
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Email: admissions@gsw.edu
Phone: 229-928-1273
Fax: 229-931-2983
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,045
Applied
1,578
Accepted
2,760
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,395
Females Applied
1,080
Females Accepted
77%
Male Admissions
650
Males Applied
498
Males Accepted
77%
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 15th | 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
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
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
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
Georgia Southwestern State University