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South Georgia State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 506
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Douglas, Georgia, SGTC 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 South 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.

South 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 SGTC is reported to be 14%, 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 retention rate of students at SGTC is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SGTC do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,310

Cost of attendance at South 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

$9,662

Cost of attendance at South 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, 92 of freshman students at South Georgia State College received on average $6,506 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.

$6,506
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 254 60% $5,545 $1,408,507
Other Federal Grant 277 65% $6,035 $1,671,707
State Grant/Scholarships 234 55% $2,535 $593,149
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 80 19% $3,567 $285,358
Total Grant & Scholarships 392 92% $6,506 $2,550,214

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South 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 South Georgia State College students is 14.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.9%.

14.3%

  • African American 4.7% 18 students
  • white 23.1% 96 students
  • hispanic 15.2% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 11.1% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

South 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

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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