Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University is moderately difficult to get into. Georgia Southwestern State University admitted 73% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,940 applications received in 2023, 1,420 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Georgia Southwestern State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/15 and the fee for the application costs $25.

Georgia Southwestern State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Georgia Southwestern State University's admissions stats.

Georgia Southwestern State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	28%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	9%
Waitlist	No

Georgia Southwestern State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Georgia Southwestern State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 15	–

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Georgia Southwestern State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Georgia Southwestern State University Admissions

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Is Georgia Southwestern State University Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Georgia Southwestern. Georgia Southwestern has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Georgia Southwestern accepted 73% of all applicants, around 1,420 from 1,940 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Georgia Southwestern, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Georgia Southwestern State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Georgia Southwestern State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Georgia Southwestern State University

What does Georgia Southwestern State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Georgia Southwestern State University for more information on admission factors.

Georgia Southwestern State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Georgia Southwestern State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Georgia Southwestern State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory curriculum
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Georgia Southwestern State University?

Students admitted to Georgia Southwestern State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Georgia Southwestern State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 28% of Georgia Southwestern State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Georgia Southwestern State University students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Georgia Southwestern State University students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at Georgia Southwestern State University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Georgia Southwestern State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Georgia Southwestern State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Georgia Southwestern State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Georgia Southwestern State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Georgia Southwestern State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Georgia Southwestern State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Georgia Southwestern State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Georgia Southwestern State University.

Does Georgia Southwestern State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Georgia Southwestern State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Georgia Southwestern State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Georgia Southwestern State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Georgia Southwestern State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Georgia Southwestern State University?

✅ Georgia Southwestern State University is not test optional.

What is Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Georgia Southwestern State University?

❌ Georgia Southwestern State University does not offer early decision.

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