South Georgia State College

South Georgia State College is a four-year residential institution that serves the educational, social, and economic development of the region by providing accessible, high-quality student-centered education. Through close collaboration with faculty and staff, students are engaged in educational opportunities that empower them for success in a sustainable global society. South Georgia State College prepares students to think critically, communicate proficiently, and act responsibly as civic-minded, environmentally-conscious citizens.

  • South Georgia State’s more than 1,800 students come primarily from southeastern and south-central Georgia, but the college’s residential facilities enable the institution to draw students from other regions of the state, neighboring states and foreign countries. The average age of students is 24-years-old, and 60 percent are women.
  • Students pursue baccalaureate degrees in five majors designed to prepare them for professional careers or advanced study; associate degrees in over 20 pathways, which transfer to other institutions; and associate degrees and certificate programs in 10 pathways designed to prepare them for careers in nursing, business and information systems.
  • South Georgia State College had an economic impact of $61.9 million during FY 2023.

Accreditation

South Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South Georgia State College.

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Online Programs