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Georgia Southwestern State University is situated in Americus, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1906 and is under the University System of Georgia. Initially, it was known as the Third Agricultural and Mechanical School. After a few name and status changes, it became a university in the year 1996. Georgia Southwestern State University has the following degree-granting academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business Administration
- School of Computer and Information Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those found on campus are the Biology Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Student Government Association, and Geology Club. The college's active Greek societies include fraternities and sororities such as Kappa Sigma, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Psi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Chi Phi, Gamma Beta Mu, and Sigma Tau Delta.
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Campus Location800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr. Americus, GA 31709-4693 USA Main Tel: (229) 928-1279 Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Georgia Southwestern State University HighlightsWhere Georgia Southwestern State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 370 | 25 | | Master | 74 | 10 | | Post-master's certificate | 19 | 2 | | Associate | 7 | 6 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Georgia Southwestern State StudentsThe student enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State was 2,405 in 2007 (2,006 full-time equivalent). About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class. Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,546 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,150 | | Room | $ 3,200 | | Board | $ 2,324 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 5,430 |
Financial Aid: Georgia Southwestern State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 42 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 18 |
Housing and MealsGeorgia Southwestern State provides on-campus housing for 904 of its 2,006 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Georgia Southwestern State AthleticsGeorgia Southwestern State is in the Peach Belt Conference for major sports. Georgia Southwestern State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 62 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 61 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
Georgia Southwestern State Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 77% | | Women | 77% | | All | 77% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-530 | | Math | 430-530 | | Writing | 430-530 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (6 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (125 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (41 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (159 awarded) - Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS (45 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (32 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE (9 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (41 awarded)
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