Georgia Southwestern State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,424 students.
About This School
Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution located in Americus, Georgia with approximately 2,424 undergraduate students enrolled. Georgia Southwestern State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,019 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a state public university in Americus, Georgia, United States. Founded as the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School in 1906, the university was established and is administrated by the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The historic core of the campus has been listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, since 2007.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,052 average net price and a surprisingly low median debt of $11,000 at graduation make this one of the more affordable options in Georgia, but a 32% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate are real red flags that suggest many students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open — fewer than 1 in 3 students who start here end up with a degree.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% 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 (2,424 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709-4693
Official Links
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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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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