Regular financial aid is available to all who qualify. Student Group Enrollment at the University is 2,155 undergraduates and 445 graduates, for a total of 2,600 students. Many states and nationalities are represented, but the majority of students are from Georgia. Student Outcomes Graduates of Georgia Southwestern State University work as teachers, professionals, technicians, and creative entrepreneurs. Most graduates remain in Georgia and the southeastern U.S. following graduation.
Many undergraduates re-enroll in graduate programs while employed in the local area.
Location Georgia Southwestern State University is nestled on 225 wooded acres in the beautiful south Georgia community of Americus. Founded in 1832, Americus has a rich history and is an eclectic example of the fanciful Victorian architecture of the 1800s. Long, warm summers and short, mild winters are characteristic of the area's climate, making for pleasant living conditions and year-round recreation. Sumter County has three golf courses, a new recreation facility, and a lake. As the roots for Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus provides an atmosphere of tranquility that is conducive to learning.