It’s
Different
Here

EXPLORE. COLLABORATE. LEARN BY DOING.

Employers are up to 71% more likely* to hire graduates who have participated in experience-based learning activities, such as undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, leadership programs and community-engaged learning. At Georgia College & State University, every student is guaranteed meaningful access to transformative experiences like these — starting in Year One.

*According to the American Association of Colleges and Universities

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

Our rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs provide early access to hands-on work, meaningful connections with faculty and staff mentors, and ample opportunities to explore across disciplines. Through these experiences, GCSU students learn to communicate, think critically, solve complex problems and develop other workforce-ready tools. 

It's different here — intentionally so.

Classes are Different Here

3 of 4 Classes

at GCSU have fewer than 30 students.

A student uses virtual reality glasses

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.

A Georgia College basketball player takes a shot

Life is Different Here

93% of Students

report having transformative learning experiences* — starting in Year One.

*including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, leadership and service programs

A student poses with a Georgia College green towel in front of a castle in Japan
2026 US News & World Report Undergraduate Teaching
2025 - 2026 College of Distinction
2026 US News & World Report Nursing BSN Programs
2025 - 2026 College of Distinction, Public
US News & World Report Top 5 Best Regional Universities
2025-2026-College of Distinction Business

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Quick Facts

  • Founded: 1889
  • Undergraduate Programs & Concentrations: 50+
  • Graduate Programs & Certificates: 40+
  • School Colors: Blue and Green
  • Mascot: Thunder Bobcat
  • Athletic Conference: Peach Belt

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