Georgia College & State University Acceptance Rate
Milledgeville, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,214
- Admitted
- 5,454
- Yield
- 33.3%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.2% in 2014–15 to 87.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,978 to 6,214 (+56%) over that period.
Its 87.8% rate makes Georgia College & State University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.1% for women vs 85.2% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Georgia College & State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 33.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,978 | 3,033 | 76.2% | 1,465 |
| 2015–16 | 3,968 | 3,002 | 75.7% | 1,475 |
| 2016–17 | 3,980 | 3,364 | 84.5% | 1,381 |
| 2017–18 | 4,089 | 3,230 | 79% | 1,443 |
| 2018–19 | 4,329 | 3,367 | 77.8% | 1,483 |
| 2019–20 | 4,391 | 3,495 | 79.6% | 1,481 |
| 2020–21 | 4,515 | 3,880 | 85.9% | 1,363 |
| 2021–22 | 4,633 | 4,062 | 87.7% | 1,507 |
| 2022–23 | 4,414 | 3,529 | 80% | 1,364 |
| 2023–24 | 6,214 | 5,454 | 87.8% | 1,816 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,120 | 3,672 | 89.1% |
| Men | 2,088 | 1,778 | 85.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 22% |
How Georgia College & compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate?
Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate is 87.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,454 admitted of 6,214 applicants).
Is Georgia College & State University test optional?
Georgia College & State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Georgia College & State University?
Georgia College & State University received 6,214 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,454.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia College & State University?
Admitted students at Georgia College & State University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Georgia College & State University getting harder to get into?
Georgia College & State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.2% in 2014–15 to 87.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.gcsu.edu/.