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Middle Georgia State University
Formed by the consolidation of Middle Georgia College and Macon State College, Middle Georgia State University is a 4-year institution with five central Georgia campuses. MGA is home to eight colleges conferring undergraduate and graduate degrees. Once every year, MGA invites numerous artists, writers, and performers to campus for the annual MGA Arts Festival where all events are free and open to the public. Additionally, students from states bordering Georgia are eligible to have out-of-state tuition waived through the MGA Border State program.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 17, 2019 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 6, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
41%
Submitting ACT
74%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 980
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
7,802
Total Number of Undergrads
7,584
Classroom Sizes
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
33%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,042
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,389
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$8,260
|
| Books and Supplies | $1250
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,369
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,900
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,926
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,667
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$223
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
59
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Macon
Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
Athens
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,000
What Students Are Saying
3.80
Average Rating
Previously named Macon State College, Middle Georgia State College offers a wide variety of expanding majors and minors. The campus is large, but not overwhelmingly large, and is accompanied by beautiful scenery. Middle Georgia State College is a considerably affordable school with a rising graduation rate.
Kelly from Macon, GA
Middle Georgia State (Macon State) is a very organized and structured college. They have great financial aid plan for people who struggle to find the money for college. Middle Georgia State also has awesome professors who do all they can to help you succeed!
Kaylee from Warner Robins, GA
This university is one of the most affordable, has a nurturing atmosphere, and the diverse student/faculty/staff body is like no other ... LITERALLY. There are many various degree fields/extracurricular activities/clubs/programs to attend and be apart of. You are guaranteed to find something that suits your interest here at the beautiful Middle Georgia State University!
Iris G.
Middle Georgia State College is affordable. Middle Georgia State College is full of resources to help you succeed in your academic career. Middle Georgia State College provides a learning environment for all types of students.
Brandon from Warner Robins, GA
Macon state (now Middle Georgia State College) has rigorous biology courses with fantastic professors. The financial aid services are slow and hard to deal with. Beautiful campuses all over middle Georgia and it is growing into a university.
Kristan from Kathleen, GA