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East Georgia State College

#1662 in US ranking Swainsboro, GA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$13,461
Tuition & fees
$2,996
Avg. aid
$5,984
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
17%
Median salary
$32,771
1 yr after graduation

What does East Georgia State College offer in terms of athletics?

East Georgia State College is associated with National Junior College Athletic Association competition. Baseball, basketball, and softball are among the sports identified with the college; prospective athletes should check the current Bobcats roster and schedule to see which varsity teams are active in their intended year.

Varsity participation differs from informal recreation or intramural play. Team membership may involve tryouts, eligibility rules, practice and travel commitments, and academic requirements. A sport appearing in a general college listing should not be taken as proof of an active varsity team - particularly for football - without confirmation from the athletics department. Athletic aid, where applicable, is subject to the program's current rules and an individual offer.

What student groups and Associations are available at East Georgia State College?

Student involvement at East Georgia State College includes opportunities beyond classes and varsity sports, including student-led activities and performing arts. The college reports a student-run newspaper, a drama or theater group, and choral groups.

For a prospective student, an organization list is most useful when it shows which groups are currently active, when they meet, and whether participation is possible at the student's campus. Student government, academic interests, service, and cultural programming may offer additional ways to take part, but current recognition and meeting schedules should be checked through student activities rather than assumed from an older directory.

Who studies at East Georgia State College?

East Georgia State College enrolled approximately 1,820 students in the reported institutional figures. Its student body is predominantly from Georgia: 93% of students were state residents, while 7% came from other U.S. states.

Many students are at the beginning of their college studies. The reported figures include 641 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 128 transfer-in students. Students ages 18 or 19 form the largest reported age group, but the college also enrolls teenagers younger than 18 and adults returning to education. These groups may have different scheduling and support needs; age alone does not establish whether someone lives on campus or attends full time.

The college's published demographic counts include Black or African American, White, Hispanic or Latino, multiracial, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander students. Because counts from different reporting sources or years need not share the same denominator, they should not be converted into a single set of percentages without checking the underlying enrollment year.

How does student life look like at East Georgia State College?

Daily life at East Georgia State College combines a residential option with a student population for whom commuting and attending classes at different locations may matter. About 12% of students are reported to live on campus, so the residential experience does not describe most students.

Students can look for connections through campus activities, arts, athletic events, and shared study spaces. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling, a health clinic, and veterans' services. Availability, appointment arrangements, and location may differ, particularly for students who take classes away from the Swainsboro campus.

New students may find it useful to arrange advising early and map required courses across terms. That is especially relevant to students balancing work with classes or planning to transfer, because a course that fits a schedule is not necessarily the course that advances a particular degree plan.

What libraries are available to students at East Georgia State College?

East Georgia State College reports one main campus library, identified in institutional listings as the East Georgia College Library. It provides a place to study and supports the research students need for coursework.

Students are reported to be able to reserve study rooms. The library does not report a study area open around the clock, so students who rely on evening access should check current building hours before planning a routine. For research assignments, ask library staff about database access, help finding sources, borrowing rules, and options for obtaining material the library does not hold. Students studying remotely or at another location should check which electronic resources and assistance they can use off campus.

East Georgia State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1820

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

555

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

47 full time, 30 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

East Georgia State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,820

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,078
Part-time: 742

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 292
Men: 263

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 124
Black or African American: 699
White: 467
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 19
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 63
Unknown: 31

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

East Georgia State College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

–Both–

Football

–Both–

Softball

WomenBothMen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.