- East Georgia State College is a public college in Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia. As an access institution, the college serves a predominantly rural area of 24 counties in Georgia's coastal plain from its three campus locations.
School Highlights
East Georgia State College serves 1,820 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,820 students
- In-state tuition: $4,284
- Out-state tuition: $11,692
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 74% over five years.
East Georgia State College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
385 acres
Total Faculty
57 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of East Georgia State College has declined by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The East Georgia State College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,820 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,078 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
742 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,820 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,078 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
742 students
1,678 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
437 students
654 students
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
41%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
13%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,284 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has grown by 36% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,692 is more than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,284
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,692
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
$1,080+ tuition for the Bobcat Summer Leadership Program
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,069
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
98%
77%
Source: 2025 (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 98%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
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