Georgia Southwestern State University
GSW
Americus, Georgia 31709-4693
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution in Americus with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 998, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,757 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,052.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hurricanes
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1906, the Georgia General Assembly passed a resolution establishing one agricultural and mechanical school in each of the state's eleven congressional districts.
- •From 1907 to 1926, the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School prepared students for farm work.
- •The curriculum for girls included many of the same subjects as boys as well as courses on household skills from cooking and sewing to sanitation and first aid.
- •Third District Agricultural and Normal College (1926–1932) In 1924, the school's trustees authorized a one-year curriculum for teachers and eliminated one year from the A M curriculum.
- •Georgia Southwestern College (1932–1996) The college joined the University System of Georgia (USG) in 1932 along with other state-supported institutions of higher learning in Georgia.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 998
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average