Georgia College & State University
Georgia College & State University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in Milledgeville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,952 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,443 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,212 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 84%). Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Georgia College & State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,324, and fees were $2,022. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $26,038 and $2,022 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students6,952 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 12 | 97 |
Master's degree | 1 | 21 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 5 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1992 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1983 - Current |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1100 to 1260 |
ACT | 23 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $2,168/credit | |
In State Students | $2,168/credit | |
Out of State Students | $7,725/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $288/credit | |
In State Students | $288/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,027/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $97,560 | $97,560 | $347,625 |
ADN | 70 | $151,760 | $151,760 | $540,750 |
BSN | 125 | $271,000 | $271,000 | $965,625 |
FNP | 50 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $51,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Georgia College & State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 19% | $4,288 |
Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,500 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 89% | $6,273 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $3,065 |
Federal Student Loans | 44% | $5,398 |
Private Loans | 10% | $7,568 |
$20,055
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,973 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,928 |
$48,001 to $75,000$19,465 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,117 |
Over $110,000$21,382 |
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Student Population
5,987
Undergrads
965
Graduates
4,376
Women
2,576
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
81% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.