GGSU Quick Facts
Campus
It combines the southern charm of Georgia – columned buildings, green lawns, and tree-lined streets – with the resources of a leading liberal arts university – a faculty that cares about students, up-to-date technology in the classroom, and new student housing that promotes community in an apartment style setting.
The main campus is 43 acres. It is at the heart for academic and student life. Many students choose to live in apartments on or adjacent to the main campus or on West Campus, just several blocks away. West Campus is home to the intercollegiate, intramural fields and student apartments. In addition, East Campus at Lake Laurel is home to the outdoor education program.
Founded
The university was founded in 1889 as Georgia Normal & Industrial College. The school has also been named Georgia State College for Women, the Women's College of Georgia, Georgia College and since 1996, Georgia College & State University.
Accreditation
Georgia College & State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and specialist degrees. The organization can be reached by mail at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or by telephone at (404) 679-4501. The university also has programmatic accreditation through the many organizations.
Class Sizes
Most class sections enroll between 15 and 35 students. Seminars, tutorials and honors courses usually enroll 20 to 25 students with three faculty facilitators.
Academic majors
More than 36 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate programs are available in four schools - the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, the John H. Lounsbury College of Education and the College of Health Sciences.
Full-time Faculty
298
Our Students
In all, students come from many backgrounds, cultures and interests at Georgia College. Most of our students are residents of Georgia, but the campus hosts students from other states as well. There is also a growing international student population, about 125 international students from dozens of countries.
Georgia College is a campus alive with Greek life, intramural sports, campus and community activities, as well as an abundance of honor and academic societies. In fact, we have over a hundred registered clubs and organizations.
Total Economic Impact Locally
The economic impact of the university on a six-county region is calculated to be approximately $154.8 million, according to a study released by the University System of Georgia.
Financial Aid
More than 70 percent of GCSU students receive some form of financial assistance
Athletics
Women: Basketball, fast-pitch softball, tennis, cross country, soccer
Men: Basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, cross country
School Colors
Navy Blue and Hunter Green
Team Name
Bobcats
