East Georgia State College

School Highlights

East Georgia State College serves 2,741 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,741 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,284
  • Out-state tuition: $11,692
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 227 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
East Georgia State College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
227 staff
209 staff
This chart displays total faculty of East Georgia State College and community college average number of faculty in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of East Georgia State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The East Georgia State College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,741 students
2,400 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of East Georgia State College and community college average number of enrollment of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of East Georgia State College and community college average student staff ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,935 students
882 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of East Georgia State College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
806 students
1,518 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of East Georgia State College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of East Georgia State College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Georgia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,935 students
940 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of East Georgia State College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
806 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
437 students
654 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of East Georgia State College and the community college average dormitory capacity of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Georgia State College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Georgia State College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
46%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Georgia State College and the percentage of Black community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Georgia State College and the percentage of White community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in East Georgia State College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Georgia State College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of East Georgia State College and the community college average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6%
31%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of East Georgia State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Georgia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
6.19%
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$29,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of East Georgia State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Georgia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,284 is more than the state average of $4,117. The in-state tuition has grown by 39% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,692 is more than the state average of $7,686. The out-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,284
$4,117
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of East Georgia State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,692
$7,686
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of East Georgia State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in East Georgia State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,139
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in East Georgia State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in East Georgia State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
This chart displays the percent admitted of East Georgia State College and the community college average percent admitted of Georgia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • East Georgia State College, a fully accredited two-year college of the University System of Georgia, provides a wide range of credit and non-credit academic programs in an atmosphere contributing to intellectual and cultural growth. Located in Swainsboro, the College serves a eighteen county rural region that has an economic mix of agriculture and manufacturing. The 207-acre campus, opened in 1973, provides all of the intellectual and physical resources necessary to maintain a high quality general education opportunity. Although most students commute to the campus, the College extends its mission through the Statesboro Center and through the cooperative Associate of Applied Science programs with neighboring technical institutes. More than 1,900 traditional and non-traditional students attend the commuter college, which serves a rural, 18-county region with a predominately agricultural and manufacturing economy. Women are in the majority and the student body is diverse, with a 35% minority enrollment. While the campus is known as a commuter college, off-campus housing facilities for students are available. The campus itself spreads over 227 pine-covered acres in Emanuel County and features a unique blend of seven modern buildings in a pastoral setting. Between classes or on weekends, students, faculty and staff enjoy the scenic lake, a series of nature trails, lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and a soccer field. While the main campus is located in Swainsboro, the college has an off-campus site at Statesboro. East Georgia State College offers, at an affordable cost, 23 associate of arts degrees designed for transfer to four-year institutions. In addition, the college offers cooperative associate of applied science degree programs, as well as a certificate in information technology. Students have a myriad of opportunities for extra-curricular pursuits through the 25 campus organizations. Field trips, lectures, films, concerts, art shows, museums, and drama productions, combined with a comprehensive student activities program, enhance the total learning experience and prepare students for tomorrow's challenges. The college is a place where each student is appreciated and alumni are to be found among the ranks of teachers, doctors, lawyers, dentists, judges, pharmacists, engineers, business men and women who all began their careers at this educational magnet in southeast Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does East Georgia State College cost?
East Georgia State College's tuition is approximately $4,284 for In-State students and $11,692 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of East Georgia State College?
The acceptance rate of East Georgia State College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,741 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,284
  • Out-state tuition: $11,692
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,117 per year for in-state students and $7,686 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,136 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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