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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
800 GSW DR
Americus, GA 31709
800 GSW DR
Americus, GA 31709
Phone
229-928-1273
Email
admissions@gsw.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Success Center
Higher Grounds Café
Academic Center for Excellence
Marshall Student Center
Higher Grounds Café
Academic Center for Excellence
Marshall Student Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Habitat for Humanity Global Village
POW Museum at Andersonville
Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm
Historic Windsor Hotel
Downtown Americus
POW Museum at Andersonville
Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm
Historic Windsor Hotel
Downtown Americus
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am and 2 pm
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am and 2 pm
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,389
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Average HS GPA: 3.27
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 540
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 520
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — July 21
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
161
with Terminal Degree
95
91
Women
70
Men
19
Minority
5
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jimmy Carter
former President of the United States
Rosalyn Carter
former first lady
Griffen Bell
former U.S. Attorney General
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jun 15
Notification Date
May 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,941
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,844
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,151
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,939
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$4,858
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,678
Required Fees
$1,340
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,150
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,952
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,558
Foreign Countries Represented
29
Demographics
1.28%
Asian
27.31%
Black
3.90%
Hispanic
63.08%
Caucasian
1.86%
International
62% female
38% male
4% are out of state
69% are full time
31% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
32%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
74%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Evelyn Oliver
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
58
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
4
11% join a fraternity
11% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Hurricanes)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Lady 'Canes)
5 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Student Services
Health
Minority Support Groups: African American Male Institute:
https://gsw.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/school-of-computing-and-mathematics/departments/mathematics/aami
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
