Georgia Southwestern State University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
73.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
34.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
485
SAT Scores
1,070
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,939 students have applied and 1,419 students have allowed to admit to Georgia Southwestern State University (Acceptance rate: 73.18%). GSW's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.18 % where 485 students have finally enrolled out of 1,419 admitted students.
GSW acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Albany State University and Clayton State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.37%).
GSW enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 48.05%).
How to Apply to Georgia Southwestern State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply GSW.
| Admission | https://gsw.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://gsw.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://gsw.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://gsw.edu/financial-aid/files/NetPriceCalc1920 |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://gsw.edu/accommodations/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at GSW and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Georgia Southwestern State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,010). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southwestern State University | 1,070 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,010 | 18 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,062 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Georgia Southwestern State University, 134 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,070 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 550 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 520 | 560 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,070 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Georgia Southwestern State University, 44 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 24 |
GSW Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Georgia Southwestern State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Recommendations.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |