Georgia College & State University

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About Georgia College & State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Georgia College & State University is a medium-sized public university located on a campus in Milledgeville, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,006, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,696, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $28,582.

Milledgeville, GA

$7,696

Avg in-state
tuition

$28,582

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

Acceptance Rate

82.35%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1060-1240

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

8k

Students enrolled

23%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

69%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

11%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

40

Total Online Enrollment

1,620

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

60% On-campus

40% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold93% online

Master'sCheck Bold77% online

DoctorateCheck Bold67% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$7,696$28,582
Graduate$5,292$18,846

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$2,000
On-campus room and board$12,732
On-campus other expenses$6,023
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$9,817
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$6,363
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$6,363

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$28,451$49,337
Off-campus without family$25,876$46,762
Off-campus with family$16,059$36,945

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

16%

State Grant Aid

93%

Institution Grant Aid

13%

Pell Grant

11%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,286
State Grant Aid$6,848
Institution Grant Aid$3,222
Pell Grant Aid$4,890

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Natural Resources And Conservation.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.
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