Georgia Southwestern State University Acceptance Rate
Americus, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,045
- Admitted
- 1,578
- Yield
- 33.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
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 Southwestern State University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.6% in 2014–15 to 77.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,179 to 2,045 (+73%) over that period.
Its 77.2% rate makes Georgia Southwestern State University more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
Georgia Southwestern State University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 33.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,179 | 821 | 69.6% | 393 |
| 2015–16 | 1,167 | 836 | 71.6% | 381 |
| 2016–17 | 1,389 | 947 | 68.2% | 485 |
| 2017–18 | 1,279 | 863 | 67.5% | 452 |
| 2018–19 | 1,283 | 889 | 69.3% | 415 |
| 2019–20 | 1,783 | 1,040 | 58.3% | 392 |
| 2020–21 | 2,598 | 1,907 | 73.4% | 477 |
| 2021–22 | 1,651 | 1,413 | 85.6% | 385 |
| 2022–23 | 1,939 | 1,419 | 73.2% | 485 |
| 2023–24 | 2,045 | 1,578 | 77.2% | 533 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,395 | 1,080 | 77.4% |
| Men | 650 | 498 | 76.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–590 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 430–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–21 | 15% |
How Georgia Southwestern State 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 Southwestern State University's acceptance rate?
Georgia Southwestern State University's acceptance rate is 77.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,578 admitted of 2,045 applicants).
Is Georgia Southwestern State University test optional?
Georgia Southwestern State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Georgia Southwestern State University?
Georgia Southwestern State University received 2,045 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,578.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southwestern State University?
Admitted students at Georgia Southwestern State University typically scored 470–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Georgia Southwestern State University getting harder to get into?
Georgia Southwestern State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.6% in 2014–15 to 77.2% 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: https://gsw.edu/.