Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

890–1110

Median ~1000

Acceptance rate

75%

Enrollment

2,424

ACT middle 50%

16–22

What the numbers say about GSW, Georgia Southwestern

The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 890 to 1110. A planning score near or above 1150 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 520 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 75% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 41% completion rate and $48,757 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$5,220

Tuition (out-of-state)

$16,572

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$48,757

4-year completion rate (150% time)

41%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 890 and 1110. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1150 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1110 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1000 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
890 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to GSW, Georgia Southwestern's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Tennessee State University	Nashville, TN	880–1050	70%
Eastern Illinois University	Charleston, IL	880–1090	65%
College of Coastal Georgia	Brunswick, GA	880–1100	98%
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	Delhi, NY	910–1160	89%
Fairmont State University	Fairmont, WV	810–1070	99%
Dominican University	River Forest, IL	880–1100	90%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for GSW, Georgia Southwestern?

Georgia Southwestern State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 890–1110, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1150 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is GSW, Georgia Southwestern's acceptance rate?

Georgia Southwestern State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 75%.

How much does it cost to attend GSW, Georgia Southwestern?

In-state tuition is approximately $5,220 and out-of-state is approximately $16,572. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is GSW, Georgia Southwestern test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Georgia Southwestern State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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