Middle Georgia State University
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$2,728
Avg in-state tuition
$10,075
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Middle Georgia State University
Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Macon, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,457, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,728, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,075.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
99% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
55% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
22% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 943-1160
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Students enrolled
72%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
53%
Black
31%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
22
Total Online Enrollment
5,635
Percent of Programs Online
59% On-campus
41% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 38% online
Associate 15% online
Bachelor's 44% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 60% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $2,728 | $10,075 |
Graduate | $3,582 | $12,492 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,293 |
On-campus room and board | $8,580 |
On-campus other expenses | $7,467 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,562 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,467 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $7,467 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,068 | $27,415 |
Off-campus without family | $22,050 | $29,397 |
Off-campus with family | $11,488 | $18,835 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
91%
State Grant Aid
46%
Institution Grant Aid
8%
Pell Grant
55%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
20Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
23Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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