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South Georgia State College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Douglas, GA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$2,280

Avg in-state tuition

$8,632

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About South Georgia State College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

South Georgia State College is a small public college located on a rural campus in Douglas, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,771, and admissions are selective. The college offers 4 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 14%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,280, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,632.

Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

43% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

14% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

74%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

63%

Black

22%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

65%

State Grant Aid

55%

Institution Grant Aid

19%

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,035
State Grant Aid $2,535
Institution Grant Aid $3,567
Pell Grant Aid $5,260

Financial Outlook

$12k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NJCAA Division I

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Baseball
  • Soccer

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.