Middle Georgia State University

https://www.mga.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,176

16% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,883

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

99.7%

4,346 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,363

56.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

23.8%

247 Graduates

About

Middle Georgia State University is a higher education institution located in Bibb County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Middle Georgia State University were General Business Administration & Management (154 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (132 degrees), and Registered Nursing (126 degrees).

In 2024, 1,491 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Middle Georgia State University. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (813 degrees), 1.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (424 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Middle Georgia State University is $4,176, which is $−19,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Middle Georgia State University is $4,176, which is $19,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,883.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Middle Georgia State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,176

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middle Georgia State University was $4,176. The cost of tuition at Middle Georgia State University is $−19,824 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$11,883

2024 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Middle Georgia State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,883. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Middle Georgia State University grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Middle Georgia 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

$9,916

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Middle Georgia State University was of $9,916 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.44% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 10.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.35% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Middle Georgia 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.

Admissions

Middle Georgia State University received 4,346 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.1% annual growth. Out of those 4,346 applicants, 4,332 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,363 students enrolled at Middle Georgia State University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Middle Georgia State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,332

Accepted Out of 4,346

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Middle Georgia State University was 99.7% (4,332 admissions from 4,346 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 12.1%, while admissions grew by 12%.

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

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

240

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Middle Georgia State University in 2024 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

Middle Georgia State University had a total enrollment of 8,363 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Middle Georgia State University is 4,748 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,615. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Middle Georgia State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Middle Georgia State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.6% White, 29.3% Black or African American, 8.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% Two or More Races, 3.64% Asian, 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.108% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Middle Georgia State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.9%), followed by White Female (23.2%) and Black or African American Female (18.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.6%) and White Male (21.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Middle Georgia State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,363 students. The full-time enrollment at Middle Georgia State University is 4,748 and the part-time enrollment is 3,615. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Middle Georgia State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Middle Georgia State University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Middle Georgia State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,231 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,454 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
728 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Middle Georgia State University is 50.6% White, 29.3% Black or African American, 8.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% Two or More Races, 3.64% Asian, 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.108% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 78 students (0.933%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 259 more women than men received degrees from Middle Georgia State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Middle Georgia State University is white (813 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (424 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Middle Georgia State University is General Business Administration & Management (154 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (132 degrees) and Registered Nursing (126 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Middle Georgia State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (137 degrees awarded), English (60 degrees), and History (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Georgia State University are Software developers (643,022 people), Other managers (218,658 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (177,583 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,085 people), and Computer occupations, all other (139,284 people).

The most specialized majors at Middle Georgia State University in 2024 are Transportation (137 degrees awarded), English (60 degrees), History (22 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (223 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Georgia State University are Physicians, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Middle Georgia State University are Transportation (137 degrees awarded), English (60 degrees), History (22 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (223 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Georgia State University are Computer Systems Design (693,071 people), Elementary & secondary schools (433,279 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (299,071 people), Legal services (150,329 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (133,573 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology

Most Common (2024)

3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Middle Georgia State University was Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Middle Georgia State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

616

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

875

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 616 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Georgia State University, which is 0.704 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (875).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Georgia State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.67 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Georgia State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.17 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11% of students graduating from Middle Georgia State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
813 degrees awarded
Black or African American
424 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
99 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Middle Georgia State University is white (813 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (424 degrees).

0.335% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
524 degrees awarded
White Female
493 degrees awarded
White Female
470 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Middle Georgia State University is white female (524 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (493 degrees).

Operations

Middle Georgia State University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.16M (6.58%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Middle Georgia State University had a total salary expenditure of 125M. Middle Georgia State University employs 82 Assistant professors, 79 Associate professors and 62 Professors. Most academics at Middle Georgia State University are Female Assistant professor (48), Female Associate professor (42), and Male Associate professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middle Georgia State University are: Management, with 117 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 86 employees.

Endowment

$17.7M

2024 Endowment

15.9%

growth from 2023

Middle Georgia State University has an endowment valued at about $17.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Middle Georgia State University grew 15.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Middle Georgia 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.3M

2024 Salaries

6.77%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Middle Georgia State University paid a median of $49.3M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($125M) and a 6.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.607% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21M

Instructional Salaries

275

Number of Employees

In 2024, Middle Georgia State University paid a total of $21M to 275 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middle Georgia State University were Management with 117 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 86 employees.

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