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East Georgia State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 437
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Swainsboro, Georgia, EGSC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of East Georgia State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at EGSC is reported to be 13%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 67% at EGSC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,136

Cost of attendance at East Georgia State College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,488

Cost of attendance at East Georgia State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at East Georgia State College received on average $5,495 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,495
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 403 68% $5,586 $2,251,028
Other Federal Grant 542 91% $4,731 $2,563,964
State Grant/Scholarships 165 28% $2,414 $398,381
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 82 14% $1,666 $136,597
Total Grant & Scholarships 564 94% $5,495 $3,098,942

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Georgia State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Georgia State College students is 12.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 8.7%.

12.6%

  • African American 8.8% 43 students
  • white 16.1% 71 students
  • hispanic 19.6% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 16.1% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

East Georgia State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Georgia State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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