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Georgia Southwestern State University

#777 in US ranking Americus, GA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,893
Tuition & fees
$6,264
Avg. aid
$7,064
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
890–1110
ACT range
16–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$45,002
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Georgia Southwestern State University?

Homecoming is one of Georgia Southwestern's recurring campus traditions, bringing students and alumni together around athletics and other scheduled activities. The precise program changes from year to year.

Other reported events include Blue & Gold Week and a Student Appreciation Block Party. Such events offer opportunities to meet people outside class, including for students who commute, but dates and activities are set by the current campus calendar. Applicants interested in a particular celebration should look at a recent event schedule rather than assume the same activities recur every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates and campus dining options. Housing availability is not the same as a guaranteed room: eligibility, assignments, application timing, and contract terms should be checked for the intended academic year.

Students comparing residence choices should ask whether a particular building offers a traditional room or an apartment-style arrangement, what furnishings are included, and whether a meal plan is required for that assignment. The dining plan's meals, usable locations, and remaining-balance rules can affect its value as much as its price.

Living off campus may offer a different balance of cost, independence, and travel time. Because most students commute, an off-campus applicant should budget for transportation as well as rent and food. Students who rely on a particular internet setup or accessibility feature should verify it for the specific room before accepting a housing assignment.

Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

25

Georgia Southwestern State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Undergraduates living on campus
28%
Campus size
250 acres

Georgia Southwestern State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

James Earl Carter Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Georgia Southwestern State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Georgia Southwestern State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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