South Georgia State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
South Georgia State College is a public community college in Douglas, Georgia, enrolling about 1,466 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,767 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,314. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.0%) and Black or African American (23.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,314
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,767 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,466 67.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.20%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 32.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 63.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,446
- Room & Board: $9,928 annual estimate
South Georgia State College: what the data shows
Common questions about South Georgia State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South Georgia State College?
South Georgia State College is located in Douglas, GA (ZIP 31533).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is South Georgia State College public or private?
South Georgia State College is a Public institution.
How much does South Georgia State College cost?
Published tuition: $3,314 in-state, $10,274 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,767.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,553 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,603 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,823 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,781 |
| $110,001+ | $13,749 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,256.
How big is South Georgia State College?
Total enrollment: 1,466 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,446 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South Georgia State College?
150%-time completion rate: 16.20%.
First-year retention: 38.9%.
What do graduates of South Georgia State College earn?
Median earnings: $30,570 six years after entry; $35,697 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,500.
52.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South Georgia State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (200 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (71 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (41 completions)
- General Studies (23 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (13 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (10 completions)
- Long Term Care Administration/Management (8 completions)
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management (5 completions)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South Georgia State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.20%; median earnings $35,697 at 10 years; net price $8,767. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,314
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Georgia State College was $3,314.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,767
2024 Value
In 2024 South Georgia State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,767.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,767 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,256 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,096 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,928 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$760 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,002 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South Georgia State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
27.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South Georgia State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South Georgia State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,626 | $10,852 | $7,816 |
| 2014 | $3,690 | $11,098 | $7,545 |
| 2015 | $3,211 | $9,286 | $8,754 |
| 2016 | $3,211 | $9,286 | $9,381 |
| 2017 | $3,254 | $9,451 | $8,997 |
| 2018 | $3,254 | $9,451 | $9,036 |
| 2019 | $3,310 | $9,662 | $9,926 |
| 2020 | $3,310 | $9,662 | $9,684 |
| 2021 | $3,310 | $9,662 | $8,385 |
| 2022 | $2,970 | $9,322 | $8,769 |
| 2023 | $2,970 | $9,322 | $9,300 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South Georgia State College reported total enrollment of about 1,466 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.0%), Black or African American (23.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). About 52.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Georgia State College in 2024 is 1,466 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,446 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
38.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.00% 100% Completion Time
16.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from South Georgia State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 7% male / 93% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South Georgia State College.
Return on Investment
$11,500 Median Student Debt
$35,697 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
917.94% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South Georgia State College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 200 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 71 completions
3. Special Education and Teaching, General: 41 completions
4. General Studies: 23 completions
5. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 13 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 10 completions
7. Long Term Care Administration/Management: 8 completions
8. Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management: 5 completions
9. Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing: 4 completions
Most popular programs at South Georgia State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South Georgia State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South Georgia State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 63.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,680
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,831
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South Georgia State College is a public institution located in Douglas, GA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Special Education and Teaching, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,466 students. Student body composition includes White (59.0%), Black or African American (23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.20%. Approximately 52.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Douglas, GA 31533
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.20% graduation rate at South Georgia State College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Georgia State College located?
South Georgia State College is located in Douglas, GA.
How much does South Georgia State College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,314 and average net price is $8,767 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,928 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South Georgia State College?
South Georgia State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,446 students, White (59.0%), Black or African American (23.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South Georgia State College?
About 32.3% of students at South Georgia State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South Georgia State College earn?
Median earnings are $30,570 six years after entry and $35,697 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Georgia State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 16.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South Georgia State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,500.
Is South Georgia State College public or private?
South Georgia State College is a public institution located in Douglas, GA.
Is South Georgia State College an HBCU?
No. South Georgia State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Georgia State College a tribal college?
No. South Georgia State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Georgia State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, South Georgia State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.1%).
Is South Georgia State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South Georgia State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.