Georgia College & State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
5,568

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

As the state's designated public liberal arts university, Georgia College is committed to combining the educational experiences typical of esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education. GC is a residential learning community that emphasizes undergraduate education and offers selected graduate programs. The faculty are dedicated to challenging students and fostering excellence in the classroom and beyond. GC seeks to endow its graduates with a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity, and exuberance for learning.

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Overview

Total Faculty	309
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,131
Part-Time Undergraduate	437
Application Acceptance Rate	66%
Transfer Students	345
Programs	62 Programs
Courses	1,356 Courses
Equivalencies	3,402 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,618
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,082
Books and Supplies	$1,350
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	48%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,620
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	58%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,223

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	July 1
Spring	November 1
Maymester	April 1
Summer	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission consideration is a 2.5. Applicants to the Generic Nursing Program must have a 2.75.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions are required. If you have fewer than 30 transferable semester hours (45 quarter), you must apply as a freshman and submit your official high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 30 transferable semester hours (45 quarter), you must apply as a freshman and submit official SAT/ACT scores. Applicants to the Nursing Program must also submit official scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

Letter of Recommendation are not required; however they are suggested, as is a resume.
Essay:

Two mandatory essay questions (200-400 words) are included on the application.
Application Fee:

The non-refundable application fee is $35 for an electronic application or $40 for a paper application.
Interview:

GCSU does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
Other Requirements:

The College of Education, College of Health Sciences, and some programs in the College of Arts & Sciences have separate and competitive admissions application procedures beyond admission to the university.
Apply Here:

www.gcsu.edu/admissions/applying/apply.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

GCSU does not publish a minimum grade requirement for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

The successful transfer applicant will demonstrate his/her potential for success by having earned 30+ transferable semester credit hours (45 transferable quarter hours). A max of 80 transferable semester hours may be applied toward a degree at GCSU.