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EXPLORE. COLLABORATE. LEARN BY DOING.

Georgia College & State University offers a private college feel at a public university price. Our small classes guarantee every student early access to invaluable experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for successful lives and careers.

US News and World Report 2026 Regional University, South

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Georgia College & State University is 1 of 3 selective universities in the USG

2026 US News & World Report Nursing BSN Program

2026 US News & World Report Regional Public University

2026 US News & World Report Undergraduate Teaching

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2026 US News & World Report Business Programs

2026 US News & World Report Most Innovative

Top Academic Success Rate for three years running in NCAA Division 2 schools

2026 US News & World Report Psychology Program

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7,300+

Total Students

$9,176

In-State Tuition & Fees

16:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

150+

Student Organizations

75% of classes

have fewer than 30 students

Undergraduate Programs

With over 30 majors in fields like business, education, humanities and health, Georgia College offers hands-on learning and personal mentorship that lead to strong career outcomes.

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Graduate Programs

Our affordable and accredited programs offer graduate students a respected education and the chance to deepen expertise in their chosen field.

Academic Excellence

Georgia College & State University continues to receive national recognition for our academic programs and experiences.

Classes are different here, 3 out of 4 classes at GCSU have less than 30 students

Research is Different Here, 68% of Bobcats conduct undergraduate research, some in Year One

Athletics are Different Here, GCSU has scored No. 1 in the nation in academic success rate among NCAA DII public schools every year since 2020

Life is different here, 93% of students report having transformative learning experiences starting in year 1

Patient Care is different here, GCSU's bachelor's and online master's in nursing degrees rank No. 1 in Georgia

Job Placement is Different Here, 98% of education grads begin teaching or advance to master's study within six months of commencement

Performance is Different Here, Business programs at GCSU rank No. 1 in Georgia among public universities according to U.S. News & World Report

Mindset is Different Here, GCSU's psychology program ranks No. 1 among public universities

Icons are Different Here, One of the great American authors, Flannery O'Connor graduated from Georgia College in 1945.

Service is Different Here, Nearly 100% of students perform community service while on campus

Healthcare is Different Here, For 15+ years, Pre-Med Mentoring Program students have generated a 100% placement rate into medical school

Legacy is Different Here, The College of Educations's namesake Dr. John H. Lounsbury was a founder of middle school education in America

Competition is Different Here, Intramural sports at GCSU boasts a near 1:1 male to female student participation rate — three times the national average for women

It’s Different Here

In a higher education landscape defined by sameness, Georgia College & State University stands out.

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ENGAGING STUDENT LIFE

From undergraduate research and mentorship opportunities, to nearly 100 intramural sports leagues, campus life at Georgia College is uniquely designed for students to get involved, explore their passions and find their purpose.

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Undergraduate Admissions

Go small in a big way.

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Graduate Admissions

Take your career to the next level.

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