Campus & Student Life at Georgia College & State University

Home to about 5,605 undergraduates in 2020, Georgia College is a public college located in Milledgeville, Georgia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Georgia College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Georgia College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Georgia College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Georgia College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Georgia College Disability Services.

Georgia College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Georgia College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Georgia College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Georgia College & State University

Georgia College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Georgia College & State University

There were 5,605 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,167 (92.2%). Part-time attendance was 438 (7.8%).

Georgia College & State University is Ranked #2,634 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Georgia College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Georgia College #2634 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Georgia College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Georgia College Diversity Guide.

Georgia College & State University Competes in the NCAA

Georgia College has a total of 168 student athletes, 87 men and 81 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Georgia College & State University Athletics