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Georgia Southwestern State University

Public Americus, GA · Town · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
36%
Graduation Rate
$48,757
Earnings (10yr)
$12,019
Net Price
75%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Georgia Southwestern State University has an acceptance rate of 75%, making it accessible to a wide range of students. With an enrollment of 2,424, it maintains a close-knit community where students can thrive both academically and socially.

Looking at the outcomes, Georgia Southwestern graduates earn an average of $48,757 ten years after starting their careers. While the graduation rate stands at 36%, the university serves a diverse student body, with 43% of students receiving Pell Grants, indicating a commitment to supporting lower-income students.

The net price of attending Georgia Southwestern is $12,019, and the median debt for graduates is $18,851. Students who do well here tend to be focused on practical fields like Business, Education, Health Professions, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Those ready to engage with their studies and take advantage of the supportive environment will find a place to grow.

Rankings

How Georgia Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation36%Earnings 10yr$49KNet Price$12KRetention58%Median Debt$19KPell Grant Rate43%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$11K$30-48K$14K$48-75K$15K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1242.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1526.6%MOBILITY189.60%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,220
In-State Tuition
$16,572
Out-of-State
$12,019
Avg Net Price
$18,851
Median Debt
43%
Pell Grant Rate
37%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,477
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,935
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,508
Family Income $48K–$75K
$15,415
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,047
6 Years After Entry
$48,858
8 Years
$48,757
10 Years
0.39x
Debt-to-Earnings
58%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,047 6yr $48,858 8yr $48,757 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

189.60%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1526.6%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1242.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$73,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.15
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.2%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 75%
Retention Rate 58%
SAT Average 978
ACT Midpoint 21
SAT Range 890–1110
ACT Range 16–22
Full-Time Faculty 71%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,122
Diversity Index 0.58
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 34%
Education 18%
Health Professions 16%
Psychology 10%
Criminal Justice 5%
Computer Science & IT 3%
Social Sciences 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%