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GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (GSW)

  • 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
  • Americus, GA 31709
  • OPEID College Code: 00157300
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  • General Phone: (229) 928-1279
  • President: Kendall Blanchard
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 2,903
  • College Alias: GSW, Georgia Southwestern
  • College Mascot: Hurricanes
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Georgia Southwestern State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5148331,347
Number Granted Admission (%)372 (72%)572 (69%)944 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)203 (55%)287 (50%)490 (52%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam30562%
ACT ® Exam11724%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440530
SAT ® Math440530
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1821
ACT ® English1721
ACT ® Math1721
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving55%39%54%27%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,485$4,374$3,960$2,026
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)6.0%5.7%6.8%
Number in Default353646
Number in Repayment578628667
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,762$3,816$3,546
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,762$3,816$3,546
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,278$13,108$12,150
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,300$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,950$5,694$5,524
Other Expenses$5,354$5,610$5,430
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,950$5,694$5,524
Other Expenses$5,354$5,610$5,430
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$8,368$5,610$8,108
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,366$16,420$15,700
In-State$17,366$16,420$15,700
Out of State$25,882$25,712$24,304
Off Campus
In-District$17,366$16,420$15,700
In-State$17,366$16,420$15,700
Out of State$25,882$25,712$24,304
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,430$13,484$12,854
In-State$14,430$13,484$12,854
Out of State$22,946$22,776$21,458
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-40-
Business Administration Degree-6731
Human Resources Degree-7-
Management Information Systems Degree-7-
Marketing Degree-27-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree-512
Information Technology Degree-5-
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree7446
Physical Education Degree-235
Reading Teacher Education Degree--1
Secondary Education Degree--2
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree--1
Special Education Teaching Degree-9-
Middle School Education Degree2132
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-9-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies Degree1--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing Degree-30-
 
History
History Degree-13-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-9-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-2-
Geology and Earth Science Degree-2-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-39-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management Degree-5-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-2-
Sociology Degree-10-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-3-
Music Degree-1-
Art Studies Degree-8-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,903
    • Undergraduate: 2,659 Graduate: 244
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 982 Female: 1,921
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 933 Female: 1,726
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 49 Female: 195
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,141 Part-Time: 762
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,934 Part-Time: 725
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 207 Part-Time: 37
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien843%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown150.5%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18421%
Ages 18-1970124%
Ages 20-2162822%
Ages 22-2453018%
Ages 25-2938513%
Ages 30-342087%
Ages 35-391656%
Ages 40-491776%
Ages 50-65662%
Age Over 6510.03%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees34126378
Faculty Status108108-
Tenured Faculty5353-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1439647
Primarily Instruction1439647
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3131-
Other Professionals847212
Technical and/or Paraprofessional836419
Clerical And Secretarial503614
Skilled Crafts1212-
Service and/or Maintenance19163
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,708 (94)$60,234 (44)$53,605 (50)
Professor$71,497 (19)$72,054 (13)$70,290 (6)
Associate Professor$59,342 (24)$59,819 (12)$58,865 (12)
Assistant Professor$51,688 (38)$55,404 (15)$49,264 (23)
Instructor$46,513 (9)$41,547 (3)$48,996 (6)
Lecturer$44,887 (3)$40,045 (1)$47,309 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,112 (2)- (-)$94,112 (2)
Professor$94,112 (2)- (-)$94,112 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,131 (96)$60,234 (44)$54,505 (52)
Professor$72,021 (21)$72,054 (13)$71,968 (8)
Associate Professor$59,342 (24)$59,819 (12)$58,865 (12)
Assistant Professor$51,688 (38)$55,404 (15)$49,264 (23)
Instructor$46,513 (9)$41,547 (3)$48,996 (6)
Lecturer$44,887 (3)$40,045 (1)$47,309 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$388,110$202,856$185,254
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes1568967
Unduplicated Athletes1568967
Baseball2626-
Basketball301515
Golf1515-
Soccer412318
Softball20-20
Tennis18108
Track and Field, X-Country6-6
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$30,637$26,342
Assistant Coaches---
 
Coaches
All Coaches1055
Baseball11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Basketball211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students36%
 
By Gender
Male31%
Female38%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien13%
American Indian33%
Black33%
Asian50%
Hispanic20%
White40%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less15%
5 Years30%
6 Years35%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related11
Drug Related15
Liquor Related1819
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related15
Liquor Related3019
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary11
On Campus
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary14
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