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Home > Georgia Colleges > Americus Colleges > Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW, Georgia Southwestern)

  • 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
  • Website: www.gsw.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 2,405
  • College Alias: GSW, Georgia Southwestern
  • College Mascot: Hurricanes
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Basic Information
    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
    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
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • 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 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3906501,040
Number Granted Admission (%)300 (77%)501 (77%)801 (77%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)149 (50%)277 (55%)426 (53%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam29469%
ACT ® Exam8520%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440530
SAT ® Math430530
SAT ® Writing430530
 
ACT ® Composite1821
ACT ® English1722
ACT ® Math1720
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving49%40%72%29%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,446$3,099$3,378$2,037
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)6.8%8.8%9.3%
Number in Default465151
Number in Repayment667576547
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,546$3,206$3,056
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,150$10,888$10,372
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,524$5,356$4,810
Other Expenses$5,430$5,840$3,422
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,524$5,356$4,810
Other Expenses$5,430$5,840$3,422
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$8,108$5,840$6,140
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$15,700$15,602$12,288
Out of State$24,304$23,284$19,604
Off Campus
In-State$15,700$15,602$12,288
Out of State$24,304$23,284$19,604
Off Campus with Family
In-State$12,854$11,651$10,196
Out of State$21,458$19,333$17,512
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-6-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-28-
Business Administration and Management-5517
Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration-10-
Management Information Systems-2-
Marketing and Marketing Management-12-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science2720
Information Technology-10-
Web and Digital Design1--
 
Education
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities-42
Elementary Education12587
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-272
Reading Teacher Education--10
Social Studies Teacher Education--1
Special Education and Teaching-38
Middle School Education7114
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-4-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing-31-
 
History
History-19-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-3-
 
Psychology
Psychology-41-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management-4-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government-4-
Sociology-18-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies-6-
Drama and Theatre Arts-2-
Music-2-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,405
  • Undergraduate: 2,221 Graduate: 184
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 826 Female: 1,579
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 771 Female: 1,450
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 55 Female: 129
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,745 Part-Time: 660
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,680 Part-Time: 541
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 65 Part-Time: 119
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien753%
American Indian90.4%
Black74631%
Asian321%
Hispanic281%
White1,51563%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18190.8%
Ages 18-1960725%
Ages 20-2149320%
Ages 22-2450621%
Ages 25-2929912%
Ages 30-341647%
Ages 35-391245%
Ages 40-491486%
Ages 50-65372%
Age Uknown80.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees32626858
Faculty Status1071061
Tenured Faculty50491
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1319239
Primarily Instruction1319239
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial31301
Other Professionals84795
Technical and/or Paraprofessional806713
Clerical And Secretarial45405
Skilled Crafts1010-
Service and/or Maintenance16142
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,355 (89)$56,895 (45)$49,736 (44)
Professor$69,854 (15)$69,804 (11)$69,991 (4)
Associate Professor$56,177 (24)$58,996 (14)$52,232 (10)
Assistant Professor$48,592 (38)$50,333 (16)$47,326 (22)
Instructor$42,174 (12)$40,291 (4)$43,115 (8)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$82,349 (3)$71,792 (1)$87,628 (2)
Professor$93,555 (1)- (-)$93,555 (1)
Associate Professor$76,746 (2)$71,792 (1)$81,700 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,813 (92)$56,935 (46)$50,690 (46)
Professor$70,272 (16)$69,804 (11)$71,302 (5)
Associate Professor$56,686 (26)$58,978 (15)$53,561 (11)
Assistant Professor$48,592 (38)$50,333 (16)$47,326 (22)
Instructor$42,174 (12)$40,291 (4)$43,115 (8)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$401,662$221,083$180,579
Ratio (%)100%55%45%
 
Participants
All Athletes1619467
Unduplicated Athletes1619467
Baseball3232-
Basketball301218
Golf1515-
Soccer432518
Softball18-18
Tennis17107
Cross Country6-6
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,196$35,109
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---
Cross Country1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 26%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students35%
 
By Gender
Male40%
Female32%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian100%
Black30%
Asian25%
Hispanic-
White36%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less12%
5 Years30%
6 Years35%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related53
Liquor Related194
Residence Hall
Weapons Related11
Drug Related53
Liquor Related191
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary4-
Vehicle Theft-2
Residence Hall
Burglary1-
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