More selective than 0% of Georgia colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,617. College Scorecard.
Higher than 20% of Georgia colleges we cover and 9% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 33% of Georgia colleges we cover and 14% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Middle Georgia State University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,876 applicants, Middle Georgia State University admitted 3,867 and 1,313 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 950–1190 on the SAT or 16–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Middle Georgia State University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Georgia residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Middle Georgia State University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Middle Georgia State University took 4.8 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Georgia. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,668 | $50,993 | 6.9 years |
| $30–48k | $10,920 | $52,198 | 7.1 years |
| $48–75k | $12,679 | $60,606 | 8.2 years |
| $75–110k | $15,901 | $76,007 | 10.3 years |
| $110k+ | $16,762 | $80,122 | 10.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (11% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($40,863) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,347 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Middle Georgia State University majors, earnings & careers
Middle Georgia State University offers 25 bachelor's majors across 11 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at Middle Georgia State University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $96,123 | — |
| Air Transportation | $93,627 | $22,700 |
| Nursing | $72,255 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration | $66,797 | $26,243 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,734 | $25,988 |
| Biology | $60,578 | $29,220 |
| Criminal Justice | $52,719 | $30,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $51,369 | $23,125 |
Quick list of all 25 majors
- Air Transportation$93,627
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$96,123
- Biology$60,578
- Business Administration$66,797
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other—
- Community Organization and Advocacy$40,971
- Computer and Information Sciences$62,734
- Criminal Justice$52,719
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$51,369
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration$46,999
- History—
- Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$45,671
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Nursing$72,255
- Political Science—
- Psychology$46,976
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Social Work—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Macon
Overall prices in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,309. Housing costs 41% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 47 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Bibb County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Bibb County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Middle Georgia State University with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Georgia by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia State University | 100% | $12,361 | 25% | $40,863 | This school |
| Columbus State University | 99% | $13,115 | 42% | $44,544 | |
| College of Coastal Georgia | 98% | $15,261 | 26% | $39,318 | |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | $15,844 | 21% | $47,730 | |
| Augusta University | 86% | $13,787 | 49% | $48,472 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Middle Georgia State University would cost you $754 less per year than Columbus State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Middle Georgia State University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$2,412).
- Columbus State University gives aided families $1,305 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Middle Georgia State University | Columbus State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,038 | $5,898 | −$860 |
| Books & supplies | $1,240 | $1,600 | −$360 |
| Housing & meals | $8,850 | $11,262 | −$2,412 |
| Personal & travel | $7,153 | $6,184 | +$969 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,664 | −$3,268 | +$604 |
| Sticker price | $19,617 | $21,676 | −$2,059 |
| Average grants | −$7,256 | −$8,561 | +$1,305 |
| You pay | $12,361 | $13,115 | −$754 |
“+” means Middle Georgia State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Middle Georgia State University
What is the Middle Georgia State University acceptance rate?
Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3,867 of 3,876 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 950–1190 on the SAT or 16–24 on the ACT.
How much does Middle Georgia State University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $19,617 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,361 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $10,668 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,762.
How much do Middle Georgia State University graduates earn?
Former Middle Georgia State University students earn a median $40,863 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Middle Georgia State University graduation rate?
25% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% return for their second year.
How long does a Middle Georgia State University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Middle Georgia State University costs about $60,606 after grants ($12,679 a year for 4.8 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $40,863 ten years after starting, $7,347 more than high school graduates in Georgia ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 8.2 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Middle Georgia State University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-georgia-state-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).