Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 80% of applicants get into Georgia College & State University each year. Last year, 4,414 students applied to Georgia College & State University and 3,529 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Georgia College & State University, the regular decision application deadline is April 1 and the fee for the application is $40.

Georgia College & State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Georgia College & State University's admissions stats.

Georgia College & State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Mean SAT Score	1152
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	73.46%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	42.59%
Waitlist	Yes

Georgia College & State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Georgia College & State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	October 15	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	4 1	–

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Applying Early to Georgia College & State University?

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Georgia College & State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15. Georgia College & State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Georgia College & State University accepts approximately 82% of early action applicants and 80% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Georgia College & State University admitted 1,582 of the 1,927 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Georgia College & State University Admissions

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Transferring to Georgia College & State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Georgia College & State University

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

What Does Georgia College & State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Georgia College & State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Georgia College & State University 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
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
First Generation	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
State Residency	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

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

Georgia College & State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Georgia College & State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Georgia College & State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	2.5	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	proof of immunization

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GPA and Testing

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

Students admitted to Georgia College & State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

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 College & State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 73.46% of Georgia College & State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 42.59% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Georgia College & State University?

To be competitive with other Georgia College & State University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1070 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Georgia College & State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 1070, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Georgia College & State University student is 1152.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Georgia College & State University students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Georgia College & State University students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at Georgia College & State University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Georgia College & State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Georgia College & State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Georgia College & State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Georgia College & State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Georgia College & State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Georgia College & State University?

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

Does Georgia College & State University accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

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

Do I have to submit test scores to Georgia College & State University?

✅ Georgia College & State University is not test optional.

What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate is 80%.

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

❌ Georgia College & State University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Georgia College & State University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Georgia College & State University was 82% in 2021.

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