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Georgia Southwestern Admission Requirements

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Georgia Southwestern Admission Overview

Georgia Southwestern admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Georgia Southwestern admitted 75.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.17 GPA (B+) and SAT 890-1110 / ACT 16-22. Georgia Southwestern is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Georgia Southwestern is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Georgia Southwestern Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.2%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Georgia Southwestern acceptance rate is 75.2%. Last year, 1,750 of 2,328 applicants were admitted. That is the 26th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

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

Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern State University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.17. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Georgia Southwestern GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.17

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.17

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Georgia Southwestern typically have around a 3.17 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Georgia Southwestern is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #30 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 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 Southwestern State University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	4.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	11.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	17.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.0%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	18.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	23.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	11.0%	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 Southwestern SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

890-1110

Freshmen who sent SAT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 430
Composite 890

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 540
Composite 1110

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Georgia Southwestern typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 890–1110) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. Georgia Southwestern ranks #38 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 890 to 1110

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Georgia Southwestern is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 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. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Georgia Southwestern State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1110+	Above 75th	>85%
1000 to 1110	Avg +	75%-85%
890 to 1000	Avg -	61%-75%
Below 890	Below mid-50	<61%

What do these figures mean?

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

Georgia Southwestern ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 15
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 20
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Georgia Southwestern typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Georgia Southwestern places #37 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Georgia Southwestern without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 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. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Georgia Southwestern State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>85%
19 to 22	Avg +	75%-85%
16 to 19	Avg -	61%-75%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<61%

How to read these figures

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

Georgia Southwestern State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,604	724	2,328
Accepted	1,227	523	1,750
Acceptance Rate	76%	72%	75%
Enrolled	372	179	551
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	30%	34%	31%

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

Application Requirements

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

Georgia Southwestern State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even 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

Jul 21, 2027

Days left to Apply

323

Applicants have 323 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 21, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia Southwestern State University is $25.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.17 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (890-1110); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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