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Georgia College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Georgia College & State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80%
Admission Difficulty for Georgia College & State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgia College is 80%.  Its admission rate is the 37th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgia College and can you get accepted?

Georgia College & State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,529 out of the 4,414 who applied were admitted.

Georgia College & State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Georgia College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Georgia College & State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT

Georgia College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.53

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia College & State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgia College are to have around a 3.53 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.53 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Georgia College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgia College is 3.53 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #13 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Georgia College & State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 27.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 21.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Georgia College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1060-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

73%
SAT Scores for Georgia College & State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1060
SAT Scores for Georgia College & State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Georgia College & State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Georgia College is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1060-1230. Students who get into Georgia College & State University score in the top 49 percent of all SAT test takers..  Georgia College ranks #13 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Georgia College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1060, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 73 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1145, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Georgia College & State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >88%
1145 to 1230 Avg + 80%-88%
1060 to 1145 Avg - 68%-80%
975 to 1060 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 975 Low <53%
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Georgia College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

43%
ACT Scores for Georgia College & State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 21
ACT Scores for Georgia College & State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Georgia College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Georgia College is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 26.  The school ranks #12 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

43 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia College & State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Georgia College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 26 ACT score.

Georgia College & State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >90%
23 to 26 Avg + 80%-90%
21 to 23 Avg - 71%-80%
19 to 21 Reach 59%-71%
Less than 19 Low <59%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Georgia College & State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,988 1,426 4,414
Accepted 2,386 1,143 3,529
Acceptance Rate 80% 80% 80%
Enrolled 877 487 1,364
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 37% 43% 39%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

97

Applicants have 97 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia College & State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgia College & State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Georgia College & State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Georgia College & State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Georgia College & State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.53 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1150 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Georgia College & State University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139861 IPEDS survey data for Georgia College & State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024