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Georgia College & State University
Georgia College & State University says yes to 78.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $58,140 median earnings.
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Georgia College & State University anchors the college town of Milledgeville, GA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, where graduates median $97,653 four years out. 17.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,947 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1240 — above the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Georgia College & State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Georgia College & State University received 6,214 applications and admitted 5,454 (87.8%), with 1,816 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1060–1240 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Georgia College & State University compares
| Georgia College & State University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.2% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,186 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,140 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Georgia College & State University: $58,140 median at year ten, versus $47,290 across Georgia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,186 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $29,512. For non-residents, Georgia College & State University's $29,512 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,947 undergrads, Georgia College & State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
63.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Georgia College & State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Georgia College & State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $97,653 |
| Computer Science | $96,335 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $86,894 |
| Physics | $85,089 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,058 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,795 |
| Marketing | $71,560 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,875 |
| Mathematics | $67,340 |
| Public Health | $62,386 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,009 |
| Biology, General | $58,522 |
| Journalism | $57,843 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,817 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,927 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $54,441 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,509 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,478 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,062 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,931 |
| History | $44,795 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,109 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $33,965 |
Median earnings for these 24 Georgia College & State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,140 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Georgia College & State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Georgia College & State University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1060–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate?
87.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,454 admitted from 6,214 applicants.
How much does Georgia College & State University cost?
In-state tuition is $9,186; out-of-state students pay $29,512. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Georgia College & State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,140 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Georgia Southwestern State University — 75.2% admitted
- Fort Valley State University — 65.9% admitted
- Emmanuel University — 74% admitted
- LaGrange College — 62.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.