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Georgia Southwestern State University

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.

Campus Location

800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709-4693
USA
Main Tel: (229) 928-1279

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor36225
Master8510
Post-master's certificate372
Associate77
< 1 year certificate33
Postbaccalaureate certificate11

Students

Student enrollment was 2,405 in 2007-2008 (2,159 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,816
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,128
Room$ 3,300
Board$ 2,394
Books and supplies$ 1,300
Other$ 5,610

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.

Housing and Meals

Georgia Southwestern State provides on-campus housing for 804 of its 2,159 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.

The school 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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men72%
Women72%
All72%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal440-550
Math430-520
Writing430-520

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (3 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (152 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 (26 awarded)

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (169 awarded)

  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (50 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Political Science and Government
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MUSIC (2 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (30 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SCIENCE (16 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geology/Earth Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (33 awarded)

  • Psychology

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