Applying to GSW

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
77.16%	1,010

Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate is 77.16% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,045 students applied and 1,578 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into GSW.

GSW's acceptance rate places 19th out of 50 Georgia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,010 and the ACT score is 18 at GSW. GSW's SAT score ranks 24th out of 33 Georgia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to GSW, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Georgia Southwestern State University is 77.16% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.78%. 650 men and 1,395 women applied to GSW and 498 men and 1,080 women students were accepted.

Among them, 186 men and 347 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at GSW.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at GSW
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,045	650	1,395	0	0
Admitted	1,578	498	1,080	0	0
Enrolled	533	186	347	0	0
Acceptance Rate	77.16%	76.62%	77.42%	-	-
Yield	33.78%	37.35%	32.13%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Georgia Southwestern State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 128 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 81 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at GSW.

The median SAT score is 1,010 with 520 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 540 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75^th percentile score of 21 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at GSW. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 16.

The SAT and ACT scores at Georgia Southwestern State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at GSW
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	900	1010	1130
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	520	590
SAT Math	430	490	540
ACT Composite	16	18	21
ACT Math	15	17	20
ACT English	13	16	21

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Georgia Southwestern State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 533 first-year students enrolled in GSW. The proportion of full-time students is 97.00% and part-time students is 3.00%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.90% and women students is 65.10%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at GSW.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at GSW
	Total	Men	Women
Total	533	186	347
Full-time	517	180	337
Part-time	16	6	10

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at GSW. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Georgia Southwestern State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

GSW Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Georgia Southwestern State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to GSW.

Admission Information for Applying to GSW
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	https://gsw.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://gsw.edu/admissions/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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