South 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; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
South Georgia State College is a public institution located in Douglas, Georgia with approximately 1,466 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,767 per year. The graduation rate is 16%, and the typical graduate earns $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
South Georgia State College is a public college in Douglas and Waycross, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $9,300/year net price and a remarkably low median debt of $7,000 at graduation, this school is genuinely affordable, making it a reasonable starting point for students who need to keep costs down. However, the 20% graduation rate is a serious red flag — only 1 in 5 students finish, and the 60% freshman retention rate suggests many struggle to make it past year one. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong support systems, and are treating it as a stepping stone, since median earnings of $34,000 a decade out leave little room for financial error.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% 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 (1,466 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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