Pack Your Bags. We’ll Handle the Future.
From the moment you step onto the historic Milledgeville campus, the difference is clear. It's different here. Georgia College & State University's sweeping archways and quaint tree-lined streets are a fitting backdrop for a place that offers both rich history and a celebration of things to come.
Community Starts Here
Community is at the heart of the student experience. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a welcoming campus where students, faculty and staff know your name and support your success. GCSU offers a close-knit environment where everyone has a place to belong.
Small classes. Big impact.
An elite private college feel, public university price
Nearly 50% of our classes have 20 students or less and 75% have 30 students or less.
Top 5 Public Universities
US News & World Report
GCSU is in the Top Five among public schools in the 12-state Regional South category of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, in which it earned three Top 10 honors overall.
The Power of Three
From first year to career, the results are clear
- Top 3 in retention rates
- Top 3 in graduation rates
- Top 3 in earning potential
*among University System of Georgia institutions
A Top-tier education at a public price
While Georgia College & State University offers competitive tuition rates, the university also offers a Distinguished Scholars Award, which covers the out-of-state portion of tuition. The Distinguished Scholars Award bridges the gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition for non-Georgia residents, providing more than $81,000 in support over four years. With the ability to renew annually, it’s a powerful investment in your academic future.
How do I qualify?
For Fall 2026, a non-Georgia resident who has one of the minimum scores below could be selected as a Distinguished Scholar and receive the value of an out of state tuition scholarship (Value: Approximately $81,304 for four years or $20,326 per year) to be used towards undergraduate studies.
| First-Time Freshman | Transfer Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPA | 3.64 (High School GPA) | 3.37 |
| Minimum SAT Score* | 1179 (Math + EBRW) | N/A |
| Minimum ACT Score* | 25 ACT | N/A |
| *Georgia College & State University accepts both the SAT and ACT. | ||
Apply for the Distinguished Scholars Award
1. Meet GPA and/or test score minimums.
2. Submit a complete application for freshman or transfer admission within deadline specifications and you will automatically be considered.
Note: This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. Award amounts are based on out-of-state tuition rates (2025-2026). Eligibility criteria may change each academic year.
Meet your Home Away from Home
Just beyond campus, warm and friendly Milledgeville welcomes visitors with storied charm, trendy boutiques, tasty restaurants, and endless fun! From shopping to the outdoors, Milledgeville has something for every style and interest. And if you are looking for more, Milledgeville is the perfect distance from the mountains or the coast.
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Ready to Apply?
First-time freshman
Application deadline is April 1
You are a high school senior with no college credit or who has earned college credit prior to graduation.
Freshman Transfer
You graduated from high school and have enrolled at a college having earned less than 30 semester/45 quarter college credits.
Transfer
You graduated from high school and have enrolled at a college/university having earned more than 30 semester/45 quarter college credits.
Other Resources
Other Information
Out of State Tuition Waivers
In accordance with the University System of Georgia Policy Manual 7.3.4.1, Georgia College may award out-of-state tuition differential waivers and assess in-state tuition for certain non-Georgia residents in the categories below.
Economic advantage
Economic Advantage is for students whose self or family have relocated to Georgia to accept full-time, self-sustaining employment and have established domicile in Georgia.
Georgia national guard and reserves
Georgia National Guard and Reserves personnel who are stationed in or assigned to active duty in Georgia (applicable for spouses and dependents).
military personnel
Military Personnel stationed in or assigned to active duty in Georgia (applicable for military spouses and dependents).
non-resident students
Non-Resident Students whose parent or court-appointed legal guardian has maintained domicile in Georgia for at least twelve consecutive months prior to enrollment at the college or students whose spouses have maintained domicile in Georgia for at least twelve consecutive months prior to enrollment at the college.
recently separated military
Recently Separated Military personnel who have separated within the past thirty-six (36) months who enroll in an academic program and show intent to become a permanent resident of Georgia; or any separated service member or any student utilizing transferred VA educational benefits, and physically residing in the state, who enrolls within one hundred-twenty (120) months of separation is also eligible.
university employee
Full-time University System of Georgia employees or dependents.
Full-time public school and tcsg employees
Full-time public school and Technical College System of Georgia employees or dependents.
academic common market
The Academic Common Market is a cooperative tuition reduction agreement among 15 Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states. If the public institutions in your home state do not offer degree programs in your field of study, it may be possible to arrange a wavier of out of state tuition to attend a cooperating public institution of higher education in another participating state.
How to Qualify:
For students wishing to enter a program as an Academic Common Market student, the following steps are to be followed. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Academic Affairs office of their home state about possible access through the Academic Common Market.
1. The student must first be accepted for admission into a program for which his/her state has access through the Academic Common Market.
2. The student must then be certified as a resident of his/her home state. Each state has developed its own forms and procedures for certifying students. The criteria for certification are at least as strict as those used by the state in classifying students as residents for its own academic programs. As long as the student remains enrolled, this certification will be valid.
3. After certifying the residency of an applicant, a representative in the Academic Affairs office sends a notice of certification to the student and to the institutional coordinator at the receiving institution.
4. The institutional coordinator then makes arrangements with the appropriate officials at his/her institution so that the student is not charged out-of-state tuition fees.
For more information about Non-Resident Tuition Waivers, please contact Adam Fathi at 478-445-8516 or adam.fathi@gcsu.edu.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Title IX Information, & USG Statement of Non-Discrimination
ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT
The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by GCSU; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.gcsu.edu/asfsr. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing clery@gcsu.edu.
TITLE IX
As required by Title IX, Georgia College & State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its education programs or activities, including in admissions and employment. Inquiries concerning application of Title IX can be directed to GCSU's Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. Please visit Georgia College & State University’s Title IX webpage for more information.
USG STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Please visit Georgia College & State University's statement of non-discrimination for more information.