C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Georgia College & State University

4-Year Public
📍 Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Georgia College & State University campus, Milledgeville, GA
Georgia College & State University campus, Milledgeville, GA. Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
C
51/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,811
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
88%
Acceptance Rate
$19,769
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Georgia College & State University ▼

1% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$242,585
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,270
1-Year Change
+2.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Georgia College & State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$58,140
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,644
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,250
Median debt at graduation
63.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,163
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
17.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Georgia College & State University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$67,455$97,653+15%#26 of 99#17$20,981
Computer Science$76,971$96,335-10%#196 of 349#178$23,219
Business/Managerial Economics$49,187$86,894+11%#22 of 84#21—
Physics$62,478$85,089+11%#39 of 107#23—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,087$83,058-7%#609 of 966#555$24,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,056$71,795+5%#320 of 1176#255$22,079
Marketing$49,540$71,560+3%#164 of 516#139$22,250
Accounting and Related Services$50,583$69,875-8%#487 of 796#461$20,000
Mathematics—$67,340-3%#188 of 309#162—
Public Health$34,113$62,386+6%#69 of 215#60$25,649
Political Science and Government$34,321$61,009-4%#299 of 565#227$19,500
Biology$32,550$58,522+2%#394 of 841#320$22,825
Journalism$38,603$57,843+3%#73 of 187#47$23,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$29,203$55,817+2%#225 of 610#209$22,044
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$54,927-22%#200 of 253#196—
Research and Experimental Psychology$32,149$54,441-2%#49 of 82#37$22,675
Special Education and Teaching$45,167$54,380+8%#58 of 177#40$24,616
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,513$52,509+11%#151 of 680#127$24,165
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$35,952$52,478-5%#161 of 265#123$22,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections$39,133$52,062-6%#438 of 660#401$24,844
English Language and Literature$26,308$44,931-8%#417 of 576#371$25,250
History$23,907$44,795-12%#381 of 459#346$20,875
Fine and Studio Arts$21,542$37,109-10%#316 of 423#300$20,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft—$33,965-15%#222 of 255#208—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Georgia College & State University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $242,585
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,270/mo — vs ~$831/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31031 (5.6% cap, Gordon)

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🏆 Where Georgia College & State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
of 5 schools
#18
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
of 29 schools
#19
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,508 $26,688
Room $7,482
Board $4,832
Total Cost (On-Campus) $30,355 $49,535

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
16%
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Take Out Loans
$19,769
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,152
$30,001 - $48,000$14,675
$48,001 - $75,000$18,262
$75,001 - $110,000$20,684
$110,001+$21,140

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 190 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 123 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 111 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 94 grads/yr Accounting 70 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 69 grads/yr Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 68 grads/yr Journalism 65 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 62 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 60 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 54 grads/yr Public Health, General 46 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 43 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 42 grads/yr Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 39 grads/yr Legal Professions and Studies, Other 37 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 35 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 32 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 27 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Georgia College & State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

6,811
Total Students
66%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)
1%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 6%
Black 8%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 99%
Off-Campus (Renters) 1%
With Family 1%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~41 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 12%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia College & State University?
Georgia College & State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Georgia College & State University?
Tuition at Georgia College & State University is $7,508 for in-state students and $26,688 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $19,769.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia College & State University?
The graduation rate at Georgia College & State University is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Georgia College & State University a good school?
Georgia College & State University has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Georgia College & State University?
Georgia College & State University has a total enrollment of 6,811 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Georgia College & State University?
Yes! Approximately 1% of students at Georgia College & State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 41 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology