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Georgia College & State University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Georgia College & State University
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Georgia College & State University is a public university in Milledgeville, Georgia, with about 5,900 undergraduates. It admitted 78.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $9,186 a year for in-state students and $29,512 for students from other states, before aid.

What Georgia College & State costs

Georgia College & State University charges $9,186 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $4,593 a semester, and $29,512 a year for students from other states, about $14,756 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $30,258 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $19,583 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Georgia College & State

For fall 2024, Georgia College & State University received 6,310 applications and admitted 4,936 students, and 1,801 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1070 and 1230.

What Georgia College & State students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Georgia College & State University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse144
Business Administration and Management123
Marketing / Marketing Management109
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other92
Web / Multimedia Management and Webmaster66
Journalism65
Biology / Biological Sciences62
Accounting56

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate? 78.2% for fall 2024: 4,936 of 6,310 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Georgia College & State University? $9,186 a year for in-state students and $29,512 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Georgia College & State University? About 5,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Georgia College & State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1070–1230.

What is the campus setting at Georgia College & State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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