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Georgia College & State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,237
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, GC&SU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that GC&SU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Georgia College & State University 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.

GC&SU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 72%, respectively.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,524

Cost of attendance at Georgia College & State University 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

$28,704

Cost of attendance at Georgia College & State University 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, 95 of freshman students at Georgia College & State University received on average $7,955 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.

$7,955
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 233 17% $4,397 $1,024,562
Other Federal Grant 482 35% $3,123 $1,505,119
State Grant/Scholarships 1,237 91% $6,747 $8,345,588
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 144 11% $2,962 $426,518
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,292 95% $7,955 $10,277,225

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgia College & State University 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 Georgia College & State University students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

62.1%

  • asian 42.9% 12 students
  • African American 50.9% 30 students
  • white 62.4% 786 students
  • hispanic 67.7% 46 students
  • Mixed Race 74.0% 37 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Peach Belt Conference
  • Basketball Peach Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Georgia College & State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

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