East Georgia State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,413 students.
About This School
East Georgia State College is a public institution located in Swainsboro, Georgia with approximately 1,413 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,626 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
East Georgia State College (EGSC) was a public college in Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. Established in 1973, the institution was a unit of the University System of Georgia; EGSC was consolidated into Georgia Southern University in nearby Statesboro effective January 1, 2026.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $9,380/year net cost and only $6,374 in median debt at graduation, this was one of the more affordable paths in Georgia — but a 14% graduation rate is a serious red flag that suggests most students who started never finished. It's also worth knowing that as of January 1, 2026, EGSC has been consolidated into Georgia Southern University, so prospective students should now apply directly there instead. If affordability was the draw, Georgia Southern may offer similar access with better completion support and resources.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,413 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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