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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
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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 390 | 650 | 1,040 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 294 | 69% |
| ACT ® Exam | 85 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 40% | 72% | 29% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,446 | $3,099 | $3,378 | $2,037 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.8% | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 51 | 51 |
| Number in Repayment | 667 | 576 | 547 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 75 | 3% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Black | 746 | 31% |
| Asian | 32 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1% |
| White | 1,515 | 63% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 19 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 607 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 493 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 506 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 299 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 164 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 124 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 148 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 37 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 8 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 326 | 268 | 58 |
| Faculty Status | 107 | 106 | 1 |
| Tenured Faculty | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 131 | 92 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 131 | 92 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 30 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 84 | 79 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 80 | 67 | 13 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 45 | 40 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 14 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $401,662 | $221,083 | $180,579 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 161 | 94 | 67 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 161 | 94 | 67 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Golf | 15 | 15 | - |
| Soccer | 43 | 25 | 18 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 6 | - | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,196 | $35,109 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 26%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 35% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 4 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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