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Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA·Public·5,599 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Georgia residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,599 students.

88%
Accept
5,599
Students
$18,809
Net Price
62%
Grad Rate
$45,200
Earnings
10 yr
$16,018
Debt

About This School

Georgia College & State University is a public institution located in Milledgeville, Georgia with approximately 5,599 undergraduate students enrolled. Georgia College & State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,809 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $45,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Georgia College and State University is a public liberal arts university in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States. The university enrolls approximately 7,000 students and is a member of the University System of Georgia and the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Georgia College was designated Georgia's "Public Liberal Arts University" in 1996 by the Georgia Board of Regents.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $18,809/year and low median debt of $16,018 make this one of the more financially sensible public options in Georgia, but a 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish — worth asking why. This is a strong option for students who thrive in a smaller, tight-knit campus setting and have a clear plan to stay on track, but if you're still figuring things out academically, that retention risk is real. Median earnings of $45,200 after 10 years are modest but manageable given the debt load, so the return on investment holds up better than at pricier schools.

Founded
1889
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing23%
Health Professions14%
Psychology9%
Communications8%
Education8%
Computer Science7%
Biological Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Newt GingrichFlannery O'ConnorSherrilyn Kenyon

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1150
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile600

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,998
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,178
Avg Net Price
$18,809
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants16%
Median debt at graduation$16,018

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
62%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,018
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,018
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

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

White82%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,599 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Georgia College & State University

231 W Hancock Street

Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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