Georgia College & State University

www.gcsu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,508

2023 Average Net Price

$19,769

After Financial Aid

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. N/A

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Costs

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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. N/A

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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.

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%. N/A

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

Graduates

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

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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 (3,053,248 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (542,718 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (267,244 people), Computer Systems Design (183,029 people), and Legal services (169,598 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.

Operations

N/A Georgia College & State University employs 110 Professors, 87 Lecturers and 75 Associate professors. N/A

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.

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Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

110 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.

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