Georgia College & State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,508

2023 Average Net Price

$19,769

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87.8%

6,214 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,811

82.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.6%

886 Graduates

About

Georgia College & State University is a higher education institution located in Baldwin County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Georgia College & State University were General Business Administration & Management (111 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (107 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (101 degrees).

In 2023, 1,761 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgia College & State University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,409 degrees), 8.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Georgia College & State University is $7,508, which is $−17,067 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia College & State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,497 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgia College & State University is $7,508, which is $17,067 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,769.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Georgia College & State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,508

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Georgia College & State University was $7,508. The cost of tuition at Georgia College & State University is $−17,067 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Georgia College & State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,769

2023 Value

2.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Georgia College & State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,769. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Georgia College & State University grew by 2.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgia College & State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,544

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgia College & State University was of $9,544 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.146% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Georgia College & State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Georgia College & State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.87% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgia College & State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia College & State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1497 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Georgia College & State University received 6,214 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 40.8% annual growth. Out of those 6,214 applicants, 5,454 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.8% acceptance rate.

There were 6,811 students enrolled at Georgia College & State University in 2023. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Georgia College & State University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,454

Accepted Out of 6,214

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Georgia College & State University was 87.8% (5,454 admissions from 6,214 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 40.8%, while admissions grew by 54.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Georgia College & State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2023)

562

Scores Submitted (2023)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Georgia College & State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Georgia College & State University had a total enrollment of 6,811 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Georgia College & State University is 5,602 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,209. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Georgia College & State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgia College & State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.5% White, 7.96% Black or African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.19% Two or More Races, 1.75% Asian, 0.176% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0734% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Georgia College & State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (22%) and Black or African American Female (18.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgia College & State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,811 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgia College & State University is 5,602 and the part-time enrollment is 1,209. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Georgia College & State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Georgia College & State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Georgia College & State University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Georgia College & State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Georgia College & State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,346 enrolled students
Black or African American
542 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
429 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgia College & State University is 78.5% White, 7.96% Black or African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.19% Two or More Races, 1.75% Asian, 0.176% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0734% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 85 students (1.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 615 more women than men received degrees from Georgia College & State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgia College & State University is white (1,409 degrees awarded). There were 8.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Georgia College & State University is General Business Administration & Management (111 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (107 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (101 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgia College & State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (433 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), and Communications (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia College & State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,615,397 people), Secondary school teachers (574,574 people), Education administrators (322,305 people), Other managers (298,138 people), and Special education teachers (216,116 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgia College & State University in 2023 are Education (433 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), Communications (93 degrees), English (37 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia College & State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Tool & die makers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Georgia College & State University are Education (433 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), Communications (93 degrees), English (37 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia College & State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,056,003 people), uninformed (694,872 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,497 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (255,843 people), and Computer Systems Design (219,287 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Georgia College & State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
111 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
107 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
101 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Georgia College & State University was General Business Administration & Management with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Georgia College & State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

573

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,188

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 573 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia College & State University, which is 0.482 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,188).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Georgia College & State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia College & State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.11 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia College & State University in Registered Nursing, which is 32.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Georgia College & State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Georgia College & State University is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.113% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,409 degrees awarded
Black or African American
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgia College & State University is white (1,409 degrees awarded). There were 8.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

0.114% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
956 degrees awarded
White Male
453 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgia College & State University is white female (956 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (453 degrees).

Operations

Georgia College & State University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.05M (3.43%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Georgia College & State University had a total salary expenditure of 167M. Georgia College & State University employs 110 Professors, 87 Lecturers and 75 Associate professors. Most academics at Georgia College & State University are Male Professor (60), Female Professor (50), and Female Lecturer (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia College & State University are: Management, with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 86 employees.

Endowment

$59.9M

2023 Endowment

4.06%

growth from 2022

Georgia College & State University has an endowment valued at about $59.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Georgia College & State University grew 4.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Georgia College & State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$59.1M

2023 Salaries

9.26%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Georgia College & State University paid a median of $59.1M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($167M) and a 9.26% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.01% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$27.3M

Instructional Salaries

341

Number of Employees

In 2023, Georgia College & State University paid a total of $27.3M to 341 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

110 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Georgia College & State University were Professor with 110 employees, Lecturer with 87 employees, and Associate professor with 75 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia College & State University were Management with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Georgia College & State University was Male Professor with 60 employees, Female Professor with 50 employees, and Female Lecturer with 49 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Georgia College & State University.

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