More selective than 41% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Georgia College & State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Georgia College & State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Georgia College & State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 630 |
| SAT math | 520 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Georgia College & State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 550–630 | 520–600 | 22–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 540–640 | 520–600 | 21–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Georgia College & State University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Georgia College & State University has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Valdosta State University | 72% | 42% | $10,945 |
| 25 | Emmanuel University | 74% | 42% | $20,925 |
| 26 | Georgia Southwestern State University | 75% | 41% | $12,019 |
| 27 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 76% | 36% | $6,842 |
| 28 | Georgia College & State University | 78% | 64% | $20,686 |
| 29 | Truett McConnell University | 78% | 38% | $22,227 |
| 30 | Savannah College of Art and Design | 83% | 69% | $49,430 |
| 31 | Gordon State College | 86% | 20% | $8,105 |
| 32 | Augusta University | 86% | 49% | $13,787 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Georgia College & State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Georgia College & State University admissions questions
What is the Georgia College & State University acceptance rate?
Georgia College & State University accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,454 of 6,214 applicants were admitted.
Does Georgia College & State University require the SAT or ACT?
Georgia College & State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia College & State University?
The middle 50% of Georgia College & State University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1230 on the SAT and 22–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Georgia College & State University?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,816 of 5,454).
Is Georgia College & State University getting harder to get into?
Georgia College & State University accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Georgia College & State University overview