Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University admitted 80.0% of applicants university-wide (3,529 of 4,414).

Also offers Early Action (closes Oct 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 3,529 admitted students, 1,364 enrolled (38.7% yield).

Georgia College & State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

SAT (mid-50%)

1070–1230

ACT (mid-50%)

21–26

GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)

3.58–3.58

Testing policy: Required

Georgia College & State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Published cost of attendance: $49,535/yr.

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

Georgia College & State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023

Georgia College & State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

1. <strong><u>GCSU Admissions Statement on AI:</u></strong><br>AI tools can be powerful and helpful when used responsibly and thoughtfully. AI based writing assistance programs should be treated like any other form of assistance, whether it is a parent, counselor, or teacher. Using such resources to brainstorm and to refine ideas is appropriate. Cutting and pasting is not. <strong><u>Ultimately,</u></strong><u> </u><strong><u>the writing you submit on your application must&nbsp;be your own</u></strong><u>.</u>&nbsp;The essay prompts that Georgia College &amp; State University has chosen helps us to better understand you as a person, your goals, and what you will contribute to the GCSU community.&nbsp; You are the only person who can authentically communicate this information.<br><br>Please write a 200 to 300 word essay on the topic selected. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source. Essay response can be included when you submit your application or sent later via email to <a href="mailto:admissions@gcsu.edu">admissions@gcsu</a> or uploaded in your student portal. <strong>Please note that one essay response is required to complete your application for admissions.&nbsp;</strong>500 words · Optional

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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Median earnings

$58,140

Median earnings · 10 years after entry

Graduation rate

63.6%

Within 150% of normal time

First-year retention

80%

Return for year two · CDS Section B

Median debt

$22,250

At graduation

Georgia College & State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

• WSJ: #405
• Forbes: #404
• Niche: #731

• 2026-10-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
• 2027-04-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline

Georgia College & State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (26%), Psychology (6%), Computer & information sciences (6%).

Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 48% of class sections have under 20 students.

Georgia College & State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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