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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 does Georgia Southwestern State University offer in terms of athletics?

Georgia Southwestern's Hurricanes compete in NCAA Division II varsity athletics and the Peach Belt Conference. This affiliation is more specific than a general list of sports and should not be confused with recreational or intramural participation.

Varsity offerings include sports such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, and tennis. Teams, rosters, and recruiting needs vary by season. Students who want to play competitively should check the current athletics roster and eligibility rules; students seeking exercise without a varsity commitment can explore campus recreation and any intramural offerings available in a given term.

What student groups and Associations are available at Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern has student organizations spanning academic interests, identity and community, service, and Greek life. Reported examples include the Black Student Union, Enactus, Educators Rising, and the Exercise Science and Wellness Club, as well as national fraternities and sororities.

The university also reports a student-run newspaper, theater opportunities, and choral groups. Organization activity and leadership can change as students graduate, so a prospective member should consult the current recognized-organization directory or a student-involvement event for meeting times and membership requirements. Joining a professional club may offer a different experience from taking part in a service group or performance ensemble.

Who studies at Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern enrolls about 3,700 students in the reported institutional figures. Its student body includes first-time students, transfers, and adults returning to study, rather than only recent high school graduates.

The reported entering undergraduate counts include 561 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 340 transfer-in students. About 97% of students in the reported geographic measure were Georgia residents. Age data also show substantial enrollment beyond the traditional late-teen years: students in their twenties, thirties, and older are represented.

Reported race and ethnicity counts include 1,302 White students and 853 Black or African American students. These figures describe enrollment categories, not individual experiences or the climate of a classroom. Applicants comparing demographic reports should check the year, population, and definitions used before combining figures from different sources.

How does student life look like at Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern's campus experience combines residential activities with the needs of a large commuter population. About 28% of students are reported to live on campus, making the timing and accessibility of events relevant to students who travel to class.

Beyond classes, students can connect through campus programming, performances, recreation, and shared study spaces. The university reports a student health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should check how orientation and first-year support work for their entry term, especially if they are transferring or studying part time; those students may have different schedules from residential first-year students.

What libraries are available to students at Georgia Southwestern State University?

The James Earl Carter Library is Georgia Southwestern's main campus library. It provides a place for coursework and research, including study space and reservable study rooms.

Students researching a paper should check the library's catalog and licensed academic databases as well as its research-help and borrowing services; access to some digital resources may require a university login when off campus. The reported facilities information does not identify a study area open around the clock, so students who need late-night space should verify current library hours and alternatives during exams.

Georgia Southwestern State University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

3700

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

530

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

127 full time, 56 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Georgia Southwestern State University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 3,024
Graduate: 676

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,149
Part-time: 1,551

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 361
Men: 169

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 108
Black or African American: 853
White: 1,302
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 28
Two or more races: 84
Unknown: 11

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Georgia Southwestern State University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

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

MenMenMen

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

BothBothBoth

Golf

MenMenMen

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenWomenWomen

Tennis

WomenWomenWomen

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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