Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a public institution in the small town of Americus, Georgia. It is one of the most remote campuses out of the 10-campus University System of Georgia. The city of Americus has a population of just 17,000, while GSW has a student population of 3,000. The university was founded in 1906 as an agricultural and mechanical school. Over the years, the number of degree programs offered at the school has increased. These programs are offered through five GSW schools, including the College of Nursing and Health Science, which offers three ways to achieve a BSN.
Georgia Southwestern State University School of Nursing offers several undergraduate nursing programs. Students may choose from BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN programs. The school also offers an online MSN program that students can complete at home. The traditional BSN program is for students with no nursing licensure. Students have the opportunity to train in various clinical settings in the region, including local clinics, hospitals, and treatment centers. The traditional BSN program is a four-year program, with students completing their prerequisite general studies during their first two years of schooling. These nursing programs are accredited by the CCNE and the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students3,052 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 9 | 43 |
Master's degree | 5 | 12 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1932 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1984 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 960 to 1110 |
ACT | 19 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor 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 | $25 |
Graduates | $25 |
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 | $165/credit | |
In State Students | $165/credit | |
Out of State Students | $601/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $190/credit | |
In State Students | $190/credit | |
Out of State Students | $755/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 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $27,045 |
ADN | 70 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $42,070 |
BSN | 125 | $20,625 | $20,625 | $75,125 |
FNP | 50 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $37,750 |
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, 96% of Georgia Southwestern 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 | 51% | $4,872 |
Other Federal Grant | 7% | $729 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $4,212 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $4,041 |
Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,190 |
Private Loans | 4% | $6,145 |
$12,585
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,647 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,579 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,556 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,798 |
Over $110,000$15,868 |
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Student Population
2,606
Undergrads
446
Graduates
2,023
Women
1,029
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
63% |
Black/African American |
26% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
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.