Georgia College & State University: what international applicants need

What are Georgia College & State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Georgia College & State University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on October 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Georgia College & State University's acceptance rate?

78.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Georgia College & State University admitted 4,936 of its 6,310 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Georgia College & State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. Georgia College & State University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Georgia College & State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 520–600 in Math and 550–630 in Reading and Writing (68% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Georgia College & State University's application fee for international students?

Georgia College & State University's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Georgia College & State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Georgia College & State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Georgia College & State University accept?

Georgia College & State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Georgia College & State University require?

Georgia College & State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Georgia College & State University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Georgia College & State University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Georgia College & State University have?

44 of Georgia College & State University's 6,006 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Georgia College & State University cost for international students?

Georgia College & State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $29,512 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $9,186). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,302. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $51,537 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source