Georgia College & State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Georgia College & State University Rankings
Affordability58
Selectivity51
Retention64
Graduation37
Earnings37
Diversity14
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Georgia College & State University
91%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
9%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education8%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Georgia College & State University
78%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
610
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Georgia College & State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$28K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Georgia College & State University
44%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
71%
Repayment Rate
$235
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Georgia College & State University
85%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 48% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 61% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 63% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Georgia College & State University
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Georgia College & State University
5,834
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,031
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Georgia College & State University, GA
Georgia Military College
1 miles, SE
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
23 miles, E
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Macon
29 miles, SW
Mercer University
30 miles, SW