Georgia Southwestern State University

https://gsw.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2021 Average Net Price

$12,698

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.27%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.6%

1,651 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,157

61.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34%

127 Graduates

About

Georgia Southwestern State University is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Georgia Southwestern State University were Elementary Education & Teaching (100 degrees awarded), Middle School Education & Teaching (50 degrees), and Nursing Education. (1 degrees).

In 2021, 700 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgia Southwestern State University. 76.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (470 degrees), 3.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (148 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Georgia Southwestern State University is $4,064, which is $−19,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgia Southwestern State University is $4,064, which is $−19,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,698.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Georgia Southwestern State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Georgia Southwestern State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Georgia Southwestern State University is $−19,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,698

2021 Value

5.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Georgia Southwestern State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,698. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Georgia Southwestern State University grew by 5.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,616

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgia Southwestern State University was of $7,616 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Georgia Southwestern State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.27%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia Southwestern State University was 2.27%, which represents 21 out of the 926 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Georgia Southwestern State University received 1,651 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,651 applicants, 1,413 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,157 students enrolled at Georgia Southwestern State University in 2021. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Georgia Southwestern State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,413

Accepted Out of 1,651

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Georgia Southwestern State University was 85.6% (1,413 admissions from 1,651 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.5%, while admissions declined by −25.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Georgia Southwestern State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Georgia Southwestern State University had a total enrollment of 3,157 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State University is 1,940 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,217. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Georgia Southwestern State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgia Southwestern State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.3% White, 24.2% Black or African American, 6.24% Hispanic or Latino, 2.25% Two or More Races, 2.03% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.095% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Georgia Southwestern State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.1%) and White Male (19.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.2%) and White Male (6.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,157 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State University is 1,940 and the part-time enrollment is 1,217. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Georgia Southwestern State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Georgia Southwestern State University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Georgia Southwestern State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Georgia Southwestern State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,839 enrolled students
Black or African American
765 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
197 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgia Southwestern State University is 58.3% White, 24.2% Black or African American, 6.24% Hispanic or Latino, 2.25% Two or More Races, 2.03% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.095% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7 students (0.222%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 372 more women than men received degrees from Georgia Southwestern State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgia Southwestern State University is white (470 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (148 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Georgia Southwestern State University is Elementary Education & Teaching (100 degrees awarded), followed by Middle School Education & Teaching (50 degrees) and Nursing Education. (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgia Southwestern State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (276 degrees awarded), Psychology (44 degrees), and Business (174 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia Southwestern State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,919,888 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,717 people), Other managers (829,127 people), Secondary school teachers (528,050 people), and Financial managers (507,903 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgia Southwestern State University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (276 degrees awarded), Psychology (44 degrees), Business (174 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia Southwestern State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Georgia Southwestern State University are EDUCATION. (276 degrees awarded), Psychology (44 degrees), Business (174 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia Southwestern State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,517,770 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (730,636 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (609,561 people), Computer Systems Design (560,386 people), and Banking & related activities (532,010 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Georgia Southwestern State University.

Most Common (2021)

Accounting
55 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
44 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Georgia Southwestern State University was Accounting with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Georgia Southwestern State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

164

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

536

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Southwestern State University, which is 0.306 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (536).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Georgia Southwestern State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Southwestern State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.585 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Southwestern State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 31.2 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Georgia Southwestern State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Georgia Southwestern State University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
470 degrees awarded
Black or African American
148 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgia Southwestern State University is white (470 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (148 degrees).

0.143% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
370 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
117 degrees awarded
White Male
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgia Southwestern State University is white female (370 degrees awarded). There were 3.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (117 degrees).

Operations

Georgia Southwestern State University has an endowment valued at nearly $42.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 211k (0.499%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Georgia Southwestern State University had a total salary expenditure of 50.3M. Georgia Southwestern State University employs 36 Professors, 29 Lecturers and 25 Associate professors. Most academics at Georgia Southwestern State University are Male Professor (22), Female Lecturer (20), and Female Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia Southwestern State University are: Management, with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

Endowment

$42.2M

2021 Endowment

13.7%

growth from 2020

Georgia Southwestern State University has an endowment valued at about $42.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Georgia Southwestern State University grew 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.22M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Georgia Southwestern State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.4M

2021 Salaries

1.51%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Georgia Southwestern State University paid a median of $18.4M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($50.3M) and a 1.51% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.67M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2021, Georgia Southwestern State University paid a total of $7.67M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Georgia Southwestern State University were Professor with 36 employees, Lecturer with 29 employees, and Associate professor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia Southwestern State University were Management with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Georgia Southwestern State University was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Lecturer with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Georgia Southwestern State University.