Overview
Enrollment
Georgia Southwestern State University, located in the rural city of Americus in south-central Georgia, operates as a public institution within the University System of Georgia. The 374-acre campus, established in 1906 as an agricultural and mechanical school, features traditional brick architecture and modern academic facilities. The university maintains a focus on professional programs, particularly in nursing, business administration, and education, while also offering a range of liberal arts degrees. GSW provides traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, with most first-year students living on campus. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Hurricanes, participating in the Peach Belt Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Georgia Southwestern is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Georgia Southwestern State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#908 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#363 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1160 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.17 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $916 |
| Room and Board | $8,978 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,912 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,110 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $916 |
| Room and Board | $8,978 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,912 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,832 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 37% |
| Education | 25% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139764 IPEDS survey data for Georgia Southwestern State University.
Current students may use the Georgia Southwestern State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024