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South Georgia State College

#1728 in US ranking Douglas, GA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$15,364
Tuition & fees
$3,325
Avg. aid
$5,539
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
16%
Median salary
$46,230
1 yr after graduation

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

South Georgia State College's Hawks compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association, or NJCAA. Its varsity opportunities include sports such as basketball, baseball, and softball. Prospective athletes should check current team rosters and recruiting information because varsity offerings, eligibility, and competition schedules can change.

Varsity competition is different from intramural or recreational participation. Intramural sports offer a way to play without joining an intercollegiate team, while individual fitness or informal games have their own access rules. Students at Waycross should confirm where a team practices or an activity takes place before assuming that an opportunity is available on both campuses. An interest in a sport does not itself establish eligibility for a roster spot or athletic aid.

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

Students can participate in academic, professional, cultural, and representative organizations at South Georgia State College. Reported examples include the Student Government Association, Cultural Exchange Club, Georgia Association of Nursing Students, and Phi Theta Kappa, an honor society commonly associated with two-year college study.

These groups serve different purposes: student government provides a route into campus representation, nursing-related activities connect students with their field, and cultural organizations offer programming and peer interaction. The college also reports a drama or theater group and choral groups. Organization activity can vary by term and campus, so the current student-activities roster is more useful than an older list when deciding which meetings a student can actually attend.

Who studies at South Georgia State College?

South Georgia State College enrolled 1,893 students in the reported institutional figures. The student body is predominantly local to Georgia: approximately 94% of students were state residents.

The enrollment figures include 452 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 100 transfer-in students. Many students are of traditional college age, but the age distribution also includes adults returning to education. Among the reported age groups, 666 students were 18 or 19, and 132 were 25 to 29.

These counts describe enrollment, not an individual student's likely class composition. With students attending across campuses and programs, an applicant's experience may depend more on course location and schedule than on the college-wide average. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1; that ratio does not specify the size of every class.

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

Everyday student life at South Georgia State College is shaped by a largely commuting population alongside a smaller residential community. Approximately 13% of students are reported to live on campus, so participation in activities may require commuters to plan around classes, jobs, and travel.

Campus programming offers ways to meet people outside class, while counseling and academic resources provide support when students need it. A first-year student deciding between a condensed schedule and classes spread across the week should consider how that choice affects access to advising, library help, and events. Students taking courses at Waycross should check which in-person activities and services are held there rather than assuming that a Douglas event is available on both campuses.

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

The William S. Smith Library is a named library resource at South Georgia State College, and the college reports two campus libraries. Students can use library services for coursework and research rather than relying only on materials assigned in class.

Library resources may include research assistance, academic databases, and spaces for reading or study. Online access is especially relevant to commuters and students taking online courses, though access to licensed materials typically depends on college credentials. For a particular assignment, students should check the current library catalog and service information for their campus, including borrowing rules and available research help.

South Georgia State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1893

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

363

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

57 full time, 36 part time

Veterans affair office

No

South Georgia State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,893

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 994
Part-time: 899

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 212
Men: 151

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 178
Black or African American: 339
White: 865
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 3
Two or more races: 40
Unknown: 29

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

South 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

MenBothMen

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

–Both–

Soccer

Women–Women

Softball

Women–Women

Swimming and diving

Both–Both

Table tennis

–Both–

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

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.