Campus & Student Life at Georgia Southwestern State University

Home to about 2,634 undergraduates in 2020, Georgia Southwestern State University is a small, public university located in Americus, 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 Southwestern State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Georgia Southwestern State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Georgia Southwestern State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Georgia Southwestern State University Has a Disability Services Site

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

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University 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 Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,634 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,683 (63.9%). Part-time attendance was 951 (36.1%).

Georgia Southwestern State University is Ranked #2,023 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Georgia Southwestern State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Georgia Southwestern State University #2023 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 Southwestern State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Georgia Southwestern State University Diversity Guide.

Georgia Southwestern State University Competes in the NCAA

Georgia Southwestern State University has a total of 161 student athletes, 92 men and 69 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 Southwestern State University Athletics