Georgia Southwestern State University Mission
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Student Body Profile
Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) total enrollment in fall 2023 was 3415. At that time, the gender distribution of the student population was 67.8% women and 32.2% men. The ethnicity of the fall 2023 student population was 56.9% White, 29.0% African American, 6.6% Asian and Pacific Islander, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial and less than 1.0% were Native American or Unknown. Approximately 42% of GSW undergraduates receive Pell Grants; 56% are First-Generation college students (no parent/guardian with bachelor degree or higher); 19% began college for the first-time as adults (25 years old or older); and 23% are age 25 or older. The majority of our undergraduates (61%) are classified as full-time (taking 12 or more credit hours); 28% live on campus; 76% are enrolled in one or more online classes; and 37% are enrolled exclusively in online classes. These populations are also representative of our recent graduates. Out of the undergraduates who were awarded bachelor’s degrees in FY23, 56% had received the Pell Grant while enrolled at GSW, 53% were first-generation students, and 24% were 25 or older at the time of graduation.
