Georgia College & State University
Georgia College & State University is a public college or university in Milledgeville, GA, with about 65 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 63.61% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,186
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,686 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.23% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,947 93.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.61%
- Average SAT Score: 1163
Georgia College & State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgia College & State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgia College & State University?
Georgia College & State University is located in Milledgeville, GA (ZIP 31061).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Georgia College & State University public or private?
Georgia College & State University is a Public institution.
How much does Georgia College & State University cost?
Published tuition: $9,186 in-state, $29,512 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $20,686.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,396 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,772 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,179 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,294 |
| $110,001+ | $23,216 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,744.
How hard is it to get into Georgia College & State University?
Admission rate: 78.23%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1163 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Georgia College & State University?
Total enrollment: 5,947 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia College & State University?
150%-time completion rate: 63.61%.
First-year retention: 82.3%.
What do graduates of Georgia College & State University earn?
Median earnings: $50,644 six years after entry; $58,140 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,250.
17.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgia College & State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,717 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (190 completions)
- CIP 520201 (123 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (111 completions)
- CIP 422799 (94 completions)
- CIP 520301 (70 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (69 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.1004 (68 completions)
- CIP 090401 (65 completions)
- CIP 131001 (62 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgia College & State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.23%; completion rate 63.61%; median earnings $58,140 at 10 years; net price $20,686. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$9,186
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgia College & State University was $9,186.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,686
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgia College & State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,686.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,744 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,686 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,744 4-Year In-State Tuition
$118,048 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgia College & State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.27% 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 Georgia College & State University 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 Georgia College & State University 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 | $8,790 | $26,690 | $16,621 |
| 2014 | $8,960 | $27,308 | $16,941 |
| 2015 | $9,170 | $27,518 | $17,283 |
| 2016 | $9,202 | $27,550 | $19,370 |
| 2017 | $9,346 | $28,060 | $19,686 |
| 2018 | $9,346 | $28,060 | $20,189 |
| 2019 | $9,526 | $28,710 | $19,691 |
| 2020 | $9,524 | $28,704 | $20,139 |
| 2021 | $9,524 | $28,704 | $19,827 |
| 2022 | $8,974 | $28,154 | $19,583 |
| 2023 | $8,998 | $28,178 | $18,809 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.23% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1163
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgia College & State University in 2024 is 5,947 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.3%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.27% 100% Completion Time
63.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.27% of students graduating from Georgia College & State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgia College & State University.
Return on Investment
$22,250 Median Student Debt
$58,140 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
602.65% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgia College & State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 190 completions
CIP 52.0201: 123 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 111 completions
CIP 42.2799: 94 completions
CIP 52.0301: 70 completions
General Biological Sciences: 69 completions
Computer Science - 11.1004: 68 completions
CIP 09.0401: 65 completions
CIP 13.1001: 62 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,717 completions
Most popular programs at Georgia College & State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgia College & State University graduates.
About
Georgia College & State University is a public institution located in Milledgeville, GA, offering 65 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,947 students. The admission rate is 78.23%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1163. The institution maintains a 63.61% graduation rate. Approximately 17.57% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Georgia College & State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Georgia College & State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $9,186 and average net price is $20,686 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Georgia College & State University?
The admission rate is 78.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Georgia College & State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Georgia College & State University reports midpoint SAT about 1163 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Georgia College & State University earn?
Median earnings are $50,644 six years after entry and $58,140 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia College & State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgia College & State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,250.
How big is Georgia College & State University?
Total enrollment is about 5,947 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Georgia College & State University public or private?
Georgia College & State University is a public institution located in Milledgeville, GA.
Is Georgia College & State University an HBCU?
No. Georgia College & State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgia College & State University a tribal college?
No. Georgia College & State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Georgia College & State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Georgia College & State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.2%).
Is Georgia College & State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Georgia College & State University 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
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.