Georgia College & State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Milledgeville, GA · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 550–630 reading and writing, 520–600 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 22–26 composite
  • Average net price: $19,769 a year (2022–23)
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Georgia College & State University GPA requirements

Georgia College & State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Georgia College & State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Georgia College & State University acceptance rate

Georgia College & State University admitted 4,936 of 6,310 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Georgia College & State University is a public 4-year university in Milledgeville, Georgia, with 6,006 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Georgia College & State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing550590630
SAT Math520560600
ACT Composite222426
ACT English212426
ACT Math202325
68% submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores, as Georgia College & State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1163 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Georgia College & State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Georgia College & State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Georgia College & State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,769 a year at Georgia College & State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgia College & State University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Georgia College & State University admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What SAT and ACT scores do Georgia College & State University students have?

The middle 50% of Georgia College & State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–630 in reading and writing and 520–600 in math; ACT composite 22–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How many applicants get into Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,936 of 6,310 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Georgia College & State University test optional?

Check Georgia College & State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Georgia College & State University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 68% sent SAT scores and 32% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Georgia College & State University?

A lot: Georgia College & State University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Georgia College & State University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Georgia College & State University admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does Georgia College & State University accept AP credit?

Yes. Georgia College & State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Georgia College & State University consider legacy status?

No. Georgia College & State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Georgia College & State University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,769 a year at Georgia College & State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Georgia College & State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Georgia College & State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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