GSW
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Americus, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW)
About this school
Georgia Southwestern, founded in 1906, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Computer and Information Sciences, Education, and Nursing. Its 255-acre campus is located in Americus, 134 miles south of Atlanta.
- www.gsw.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
446
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,606
- Men:963 (37.0%)
- Women:1,643 (63.0%)
Location
Admission Information (GSW)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Georgia Southwestern State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 4 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | 2 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | July 21 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive |
City, State, Zip | Americus, GA 31709-4693 |
Phone | (229) 928-1273 |
Fax | (229) 931-2983 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | July 21 |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | College preparatory curriculum required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 67% of 1,279 applicants were admitted |
Women | 66% of 775 applicants were admitted |
Men | 69% of 504 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 624 (72%) of 863 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 365 (71%) of 515 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 259 (74%) of 348 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.25 |
375 And Above | 19% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 15% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 24% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 19% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 6% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 512 average |470-540 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 9% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 48% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 43% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 531 average |490-570 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 16% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 52% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 32% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |19-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 0% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 22% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 66% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 12% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (GSW)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $6,332|Out-of-state: $19,408
- Room & Board: - $7,910 (56.083380601247875%)
- Other Expences: - $1,400 (9.926262053318208%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,794 (33.99035734543392%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Georgia Southwestern State University accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 15 | Final deadline June 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning May 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001573 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 415 (93.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 327 (78.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 323 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 46 (14.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 59% |
Average Award | $10,015 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 213 (65.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,724 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 272 (84.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,319 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 234 (72.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 31 (7.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,810 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,571 (89.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,281 (81.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,263 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 157 (12.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $9,680 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 849 (67.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,700 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,063 (84.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,053 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 675 (53.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 114 (6.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,083 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 74% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $25,775 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,868 |
Academics & Instruction (GSW)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
119
Part-Time Faculty
47
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
52%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 19% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 25% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 17% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 276,466 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 260 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Georgia Southwestern State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
65.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
11.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
21.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
25.1%
Programs & Majors (GSW)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (23)
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Information Technology
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study (9)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- English Education
- Management Information Systems
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Special Education
Campus Life (GSW)
Location & Geography
Population
16,359
Nearest Metropolitan Area
250 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 35.2 average low in January, 90.4 average high in September |
Rain | 110 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 134 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Americus |
Nearest Train Station | 134 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
32% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
55%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Hurricanes |
School Colors | Old gold and navy |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, racquetball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Georgia Southwestern State University offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, national sororities and fraternities, african student association, enactus, outdoor club, international student association
Sororities
8% of women participate
Fraternities
9% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,779
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,606
Women
1,643
Men
963
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.5% Asian
- 26.8% Black/African-American
- 5.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 63.3% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
1.7% from 33 countries
Average Age
24
Number of Graduate Students
446
Student Resources (GSW)
Study resources
Popular Courses
- BIOL 2040 - Human AnatomyPhysiology IIBiology
- ARST 3042 - Intermediate Printmaking IIARST - Art Studio
Popular Professors
- John P. WilsonHONS 2000
- Gary FiskPSYC 3365
- didooARST 3042
- JacobsBIOL 2040