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Georgia Southwestern State University, also known as GSW, is a public university located in Americus, Georgia, United States. It was established in the year 1906. The campus of GSW consists of more than 30 buildings which spread across an area of 250 acres. The international student body comprises of students representing over 30 countries worldwide. The university offers a number of graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates in various fields of study. GSW is organized into the following schools:
GSW’s athletics department fields various men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and the Peach Belt Conference. They are nicknamed the Hurricanes, and they participate in basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, and softball, among other sports.
Americus, GA 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 and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 520.
Georgia Southwestern State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,405 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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 Peach Belt 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 169 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, education of learning disabled, physical education teaching, reading teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, math teaching |
| Business and Management | 152 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, MIS, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | sociology, history, political science, English, women's studies, social studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer science, information technology, web design |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | parks and recreation management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office and Administration | 1 | general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia Southwestern State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 362 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 37 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Georgia Southwestern State had a total enrollment of 2,405 students (2,159 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Georgia Southwestern State offers campus housing for 804 of its 2,159 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Americus, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,293 | 930 | 72% | 476 | 51% |
| Men | 503 | 361 | 72% | 193 | 53% |
| Women | 790 | 569 | 72% | 283 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 |
| 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 | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,128 |
| Room and board | $ 5,694 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,394 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,610 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia Southwestern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157300)
Georgia Southwestern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $72,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $70,895 | 6 | $68,764 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $60,739 | 12 | $55,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $52,887 | 24 | $49,982 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,583 | 8 | $40,758 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $59,137 | 50 | $52,086 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 61 | 123 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 49 | 72 |
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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