More selective than 46% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Georgia Southwestern 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.
Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 570 |
| SAT math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1110 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Georgia Southwestern State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 460–570 | 430–540 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 470–590 | 430–540 | 16–21 | 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 Southwestern State University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Georgia Southwestern State University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mercer University | 69% | 70% | $23,847 |
| 23 | Kennesaw State University | 69% | 52% | $15,048 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Georgia Southwestern State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Georgia Southwestern State University admissions questions
What is the Georgia Southwestern State University acceptance rate?
Georgia Southwestern State University accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,578 of 2,045 applicants were admitted.
Does Georgia Southwestern State University require the SAT or ACT?
Georgia Southwestern State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southwestern State University?
The middle 50% of Georgia Southwestern State University enrolled first-year students scored 890–1110 on the SAT and 16–22 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 Southwestern State University?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (533 of 1,578).
Is Georgia Southwestern State University getting harder to get into?
Georgia Southwestern State University accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% 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 Southwestern State University overview