About Georgia College and State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
6,989
Website
www.gcsu.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Georgia College And State University is a public institution headquartered at Milledgeville in the state of Georgia. It was established in 1889 as a women’s education center. It is designated as public liberal arts university in the state of Georgia. The vision of the university is to be a nationally preemient public liberal arts university. It is the State's only designated public arts university.
The university provides majors and minors in bachelor's, masters, and doctoral programs.
It is located in traditional southern town and has an additional campus at Robins Airforce base. It is ranked 1st in the U.S. as the affordable online Master's degrees in Supply Chain Management.
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The total students enrolled currently for both part time and full time in the university is 6,915 with a retention rate of 85%.
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University acceptance rate is 78%.
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The student-faculty ratio of the university is 17:1.
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The accreditation to the university is given by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC).
Online Education at Georgia College And State University
It provides students with various degrees through its 4 colleges. The online student can select any degree or program of their interest.Online programs at Georgia College are consistently recognized as some of the best in the country. Professionally focused, these advanced degrees provide students exceptional career advancement opportunities in many sectors including business, education, nonprofit and health. Many of our nationally accredited graduate programs are also delivered in an online/hybrid fashion, ensuring that the content and quality has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.
Reviews
Some of the reviews given by the students are:
- Students get individual attention from the professors as the class size is small.
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Students are friendly and welcoming. There is a diversified student community present.
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Faculties and staff in the university are helpful and understanding.
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Infrastructure and labs in the university are sophisticated.
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It provides dorms and housing facilities to the students with good food.
Rankings
The rankings are given by the U.S. News and World Report are:
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University ranks 4th in 'Best Undergraduate Teaching'.
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It is ranked 10th in 'Best Colleges for Veterans'.
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It is ranked 20th in 'Regional Universities-South'
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Universitu is ranked 13th in 'Best Online Graduate Business programs'.
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University has secured 4th position in 'Most Innovative Schools'
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University is positioned at 9th position in 'Top Public Schools'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Apr
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
1110 - 1280
ACT Range
23 - 27
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The university takes admissions in three phases namely Fall, Spring, and Summer semester. It depends upon the choice of the student for which semester to enroll for as the last date to submit the admission application is also different for each semester. However, the SAT range to be eligible for the admission purpose is between 1110-1280 and the ACT range is 23-27.
The application processing of the university is $35. The last date to apply for admission for Fall semester is 1st July, for Spring semester it is 1st November and for Summer semester it is 1st April. The students need to fill an completed online application or common application as the university also accepts the common application for admission. The acceptance rate of the university is 78%.
After submitting the admission application wait for the processing time, the university will send you a acceptance letter. After receiveing the acceptance letter students can complete the remaining formalities of the college and can start their regular classes.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,478
Average Annual Cost
$7,324
Books And Supplies
$1,500
Other Fees
$2,022
Room And Board
$12,964
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,726
Total One Year Cost
$28,536
The annual cost to attend is the expense which the student family have to bear annually for education at Georgia College and State University It includes tuition cost, books and supplies, room and boarding cost, other academic fees, and various other costs. By calculating the average cost of all the expense this segement give you information about the average annual cost to attend the university. Though the total cost may vary depending upon your program selected.
The average net price of the university is $20,478 while the average annual tuition expense is $7,324.
However, the total one year cost to attend the university is $28,536.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
85%
Part-Time Retention Rate
50%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$112
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
113 Graduates
Marketing
112 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
109 Graduates
Journalism
93 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
85 Graduates
Biology, General
79 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
78 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
57 Graduates
Public Health
53 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
51 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
43 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
37 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
37 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
28 Graduates
Political Science and Government
28 Graduates
History
27 Graduates
Chemistry
26 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
23 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
23 Graduates
Computer Science
22 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
22 Graduates
Physics
20 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
19 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
14 Graduates
Mathematics
14 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
13 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
13 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
11 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
11 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
9 Graduates
Sociology
9 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
8 Graduates
Philosophy
8 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
5 Graduates
Music
3 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
5,958
Socio-Economic Diversity
19%
Part-time
9%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$68,382 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$7,208/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,756/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,756/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
blue and green
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
90
Total Female Athletes
96
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
33
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by GCSU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $13,052 per year. There are around 36% male and 64% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$40,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$202 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,652
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,488
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,536
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,507
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$12,173
$30K - $48K
$10,975
$48K - $75K
$7,783
$75K - $110K
$6,680
> $110K
$5,802
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$5,340,131
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$30,252,707
It provides various federal, state and institutional financial aid for the students. This estimate is used in financial aid calculations and is prepared in advance of actual fees being established. The financial aid Cost of Attendance includes cost paid directly to GC and also indirect cost that the student may incur associated with attending school.
FAFSA/Federal school code used for applying various financial aid is 001602.
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Pell grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Workstudy, Direct PLUS loans, Direct Subsidized loans, and Direct unsubsidized loans are the Federal Aids available.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill and tuition assistance program is the Military Aid available.
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Presidential Scholarship, Goizuetta foundation Scholarship, and Trustee Scholarship are the Institutional Scholarships available.
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