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Americus, Georgia is home to Georgia Southwestern State. Americus is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Georgia Southwestern State go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Georgia Southwestern State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,427 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Georgia Southwestern State attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Georgia Southwestern State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference.
Georgia Southwestern State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709-4693
General Phone: (229) 928-1279
Admissions Phone: (229) 928-1273
Financial Aid Phone: (229) 928-1378
http://www.gsw.edu
Georgia Southwestern State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 193 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, math teaching, reading teaching, English teaching, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Business And Management | 116 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, MIS, accounting technology, sales and marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | sociology, history, English, European studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer and info science, computer science, web design |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | parks and recreation management |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | aircraft powerplant tech, electrical installation and repair |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia Southwestern State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 334 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 86 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Georgia Southwestern State had a total enrollment of 2,427 students (2,008 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Georgia Southwestern State offers campus housing for 668 of its 2,008 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Americus, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,083 | 797 | 74% | 386 | 48% |
| Men | 434 | 321 | 74% | 172 | 54% |
| Women | 649 | 476 | 73% | 214 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (229) 928-1273
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,372 |
| Room and board | $ 4,810 |
| Room charge | $ 2,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,422 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia Southwestern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (229) 928-1378
Georgia Southwestern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $60,241 | 5 | $60,885 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $53,832 | 16 | $49,300 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $41,944 | 17 | $42,515 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $36,407 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $50,432 | 44 | $46,273 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 29 | 33 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia Southwestern State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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