Georgia Southwestern State University

If you are applying to Georgia Southwestern, the regular decision application deadline is July 21 and the application fee is $25.

Georgia Southwestern Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Georgia Southwestern's admissions stats.

Georgia Southwestern 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	No

Georgia Southwestern State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Georgia Southwestern State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	July 21	––

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Want to Apply Early to Georgia Southwestern?

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Georgia Southwestern does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See 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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Transferring to Georgia Southwestern State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Georgia Southwestern 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 are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Georgia Southwestern

Curious about the factors that are considered by Georgia Southwestern 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Georgia Southwestern for more information on admission factors.

Georgia Southwestern 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Other Requirements	√			college preparatory curriculum
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Georgia Southwestern?

Students admitted to Georgia Southwestern have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 Southwestern considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Georgia Southwestern 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, 16% of Georgia Southwestern's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Georgia Southwestern?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Georgia Southwestern students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Georgia Southwestern students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Georgia Southwestern?

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More Information on Transferring to Georgia Southwestern State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Georgia Southwestern.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 21.

Transfer students can enroll in Georgia Southwestern during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Georgia Southwestern Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Georgia Southwestern?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Georgia Southwestern.

Does Georgia Southwestern accept transfer credits?

✅ Georgia Southwestern accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Georgia Southwestern accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Georgia Southwestern accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Georgia Southwestern accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Georgia Southwestern?

✅ Georgia Southwestern is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Georgia Southwestern's acceptance rate?

✅ Georgia Southwestern has an acceptance rate of 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Georgia Southwestern?

❌ Georgia Southwestern does not offer early decision.

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