East Georgia State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
East Georgia State’s low tuition is a real advantage, but the retention and graduation numbers make readiness especially important. Because East Georgia State is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your academic profile, and use your prep as a way to make sure you are ready to start strong.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
East Georgia State College facts and stats
East Georgia State College is a small-town public college with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,820 students. East Georgia State has a 61% freshman retention rate and a 3% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.
Swainsboro, GA
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Key East Georgia State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
July 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional East Georgia State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Since East Georgia State does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its regular admission deadline once posted to decide which fall retake is the last one that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
East Georgia State is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,424 and out-of-state tuition of $9,384. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the July 15 priority deadline.
Out-of-state tuition at East Georgia State is $9,384, compared with $2,424 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $11,318, so housing choices can be a major part of the yearly bill. Students should use the college’s aid process to see how grants, scholarships, and family finances may change what they actually pay.
Student life at East Georgia State College
12% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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