Georgia College Admission Requirements

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Georgia College Admission Overview

Georgia College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Georgia College admitted 78.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (A-) and SAT 1070-1230 / ACT 22-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Georgia College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

78.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Georgia College & State University

Acceptance Rate

The Georgia College acceptance rate is 78.2%. Last year, 4,936 of 6,310 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

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

Georgia College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Georgia College & State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Georgia College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.53

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.53

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Georgia College typically have around a 3.53 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades 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

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Georgia College & State University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Georgia College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

68%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1070
SAT 25th percentile scores for Georgia College & State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1230
SAT 75th percentile scores for Georgia College & State University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Georgia College typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Georgia College ranks #10 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Georgia College & State University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1230+ Above 75th >87%
1150 to 1230 Avg + 78%-87%
1070 to 1150 Avg - 65%-78%
Below 1070 Below mid-50 <65%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Georgia College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

32%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 20
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for Georgia College & State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 25
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Georgia College & State University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Georgia College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Georgia College places #10 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Georgia College & State University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >87%
24 to 26 Avg + 78%-87%
22 to 24 Avg - 65%-78%
Below 22 Below mid-50 <65%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

Open the Georgia College chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Georgia College & State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,194 2,115 6,310
Accepted 3,275 1,660 4,936
Acceptance Rate 78% 78% 78%
Enrolled 1,184 617 1,801
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 36% 37% 36%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

213

Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia College & State University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Georgia College & State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Georgia College is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139861.

GPA calculator: Georgia College & State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026