- Macon State College is strongly committed to quality education and student success through excellence and innovation in teaching. A highly flexible and dynamic institution, it actively recruits faculty, staff and administrators with the experience and talent to sustain a supportive and productive learning environment for a diverse student population. Scholarly pursuits are encouraged with emphasis on applied research related to regional issues, the college’s core disciplines and institutional effectiveness. Student life is enriched through cultural, social and recreational programs, as well as opportunities for leadership in student government and participation in extracurricular organizations. The special needs of a commuting population are recognized in the design and delivery of counseling, testing, career planning and placement services.
School Highlights
Middle Georgia State University serves 9,626 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,626 students
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Middle Georgia State University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 753 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Middle Georgia State University
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
753 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Middle Georgia State University has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Middle Georgia State University diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,626 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
5,135 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
4,491 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
903 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,852 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
283 students
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,180 students
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
311 students
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
2,038 students
654 students
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
31%
35%
% White
53%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4279%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2382%
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,914
$9,775
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,884
$4,490
Acceptance Rate
99%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
915
915
SAT Reading
465
465
SAT Math
450
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Total Avg.
54
54
ACT Composite
18
18
ACT English
18
18
ACT Math
18
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Macon State College, founded in 1968, has grown from a small junior college of 1,100 students to the largest undergraduate college in Central Georgia. With beautiful facilities in Macon and Warner Robins, the College is focused on providing professionally oriented programs to address the workforce needs of Georgia. Our baccalaureate degree programs are market-driven disciplines essential to the economic vitality of Central Georgia. The College continues to prepare students to compete in a technologically advanced global economy while developing important life skills and a firm foundation in the liberal arts. As a complement to its baccalaureate mission, Macon State offers a variety of associate of arts and associate of science degrees, transfer programs and career certificate programs. The 167-acre Macon Campus, located in western Bibb County near the intersection of U.S. 80 and Interstate 475, has 13 major structures committed to academic and student support, including a newly renovated Library; an Arts Complex housing theatre, music and art; and a new Student Life Center, which contains essential student services and the College's Division of Business Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Middle Georgia State University?
The acceptance rate of Middle Georgia State University is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Middle Georgia State University's ranking?
Middle Georgia State University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Largest student body.
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