by our College Data Analytics TeamMiddle Georgia State University is a public institution in Macon, Georgia enrolling 6,574 undergraduates. It accepts 100% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 25%, below the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,208 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 43%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Middle Georgia State University ranks #2,208 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 43%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Middle Georgia State University was awarded 13 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Middle Georgia State University as #2,208 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
Middle Georgia State University also holds the #53 spot on the Best Colleges in Georgia ranking.
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With an acceptance rate of 100%, Middle Georgia State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 18% of students accepted to Middle Georgia State University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 460 and 580.
Middle Georgia State University received ACT scores from 7% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 16 and 24.
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With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, Middle Georgia State University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Middle Georgia State University is 74%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Middle Georgia State University is 65%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Middle Georgia State University is 25%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 6,574 undergraduates at Middle Georgia State University.
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The overall average net price of Middle Georgia State University is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,668 | $10,920 | $12,679 | $15,901 | $16,762 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Middle Georgia State University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Middle Georgia State University, approximately 33% of students took out student loans averaging $6,367 a year. That adds up to $25,468 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.9%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Middle Georgia State University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Middle Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $40,863 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 17% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Middle Georgia State University make the most money.
Middle Georgia State University is an public institution found in Macon, Georgia. Macon is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Middle Georgia State University.
Get in touch with Middle Georgia State University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206 |
| Phone: | 4784712700 |
| Website: | www.mga.edu/ |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 22 majors graduated from Middle Georgia State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,506 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 252 | $50,883 |
| Business Administration & Management | 196 | $38,950 |
| Nursing | 144 | $59,140 |
| Air Transportation | 143 | $43,600 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 142 | $34,569 |
| General Psychology | 97 | $24,974 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 76 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 70 | $18,973 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 50 | $33,030 |
5,631 students took at least one online class at Middle Georgia State University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Middle Georgia State University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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