Georgia Southwestern State University

What Georgia Southwestern State University does

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a public four-year institution founded in 1906, located in Americus, Georgia, and operating as part of the University System of Georgia under the governance of the USG Board of Regents. The university enrolls approximately 4,017 students across more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs organized into four colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business & Computing, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences. GSW serves a mix of first-time freshmen, community college transfer students, dual-enrollment high school students, graduate students, international students, and community members, with a stated 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a #3 ranking within the USG for graduate earnings outcomes.

The institution's core technology stack is built on shared University System of Georgia infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. Student-facing systems include myGSW (single sign-on portal), GeorgiaVIEW/GoVIEW (D2L Brightspace-powered learning management system), RAIN (registration and academic records system), and DegreeWorks (degree audit and advising tool). Course delivery spans on-campus, online, and hybrid formats. Auxiliary operations include NCAA Division II athletics (GSW Hurricanes), residence life, dining, a bookstore operated via a Bkstr partnership, intramural sports, and fitness programs. Outreach includes youth summer camps, community events, and the National First Ladies Day Commission academic home designation.

GSW's revenue model is anchored on tuition and fees (with differential in-state, out-of-state, and graduate pricing), supplemented by campus services revenue (housing, dining, bookstore), athletics revenue (tickets, corporate sponsorships, Foundation donations), and federal/state financial aid processing. The institution awards more than $1 million in scholarships annually and offers a "6 States 1 Rate" regional tuition discount. The GSW Foundation operates as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting fundraising and alumni engagement. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the university is funded through a combination of tuition, state appropriations, federal aid, and Foundation fundraising.

Name

Georgia Southwestern State University

Legal name

Georgia Southwestern State University

Website

https://gsw.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public four-year institution in Americus, Georgia, part of the University System of Georgia, serving ~4,017 students through 85+ undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges with a 17:1 faculty ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online distance learning
• University academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Americus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with differential pricing for in-state and out-of-state students. Additional fees for specific programs, facilities, and services.
2. Financial Aid Processing: Administration of federal grants (HOPE Scholarship), loans, and institutional scholarships. While not direct revenue, financial aid enables student enrollment and tuition revenue.
3. Campus Services: Revenue from campus bookstore (Bkstr partnership), dining services, residence life, and recreational facilities including intramural sports and fitness classes.
4. Athletics Programs: Revenue from athletics including ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and athletics-related donations to the GSW Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public four-year university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs (85+) across four colleges — Arts & Sciences, Business & Computing, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences — through on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities. Core services include academic instruction, student support (advising, financial aid, residence life, recreation), NCAA Division II athletics, and community engagement via summer camps and continuing education, with technology-enabled delivery through the myGSW portal and GeorgiaVIEW learning management system.

Product overview

Georgia Southwestern State University operates as a public higher education institution offering a portfolio of academic programs and institutional technology platforms. The core educational offerings include 85+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs across four colleges. The primary technology platforms supporting student engagement include myGSW (student portal), GeorgiaVIEW/GoVIEW (D2L Brightspace-powered learning management system), RAIN (registration system), and DegreeWorks (academic advising). These systems are integrated through the myGSW single sign-on portal, which serves as the central access point for students, faculty, and staff. The institution participates in the University System of Georgia's shared technology infrastructure, including Banner student information systems, OneUSG Connect for HR/benefits, and PeachNet networking services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GSW Hurricanes: Athletics teams representing Georgia Southwestern State University in NCAA competition
• Canes 360
• Storm Day

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programs (85+ degrees)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,017 students enrolled demonstrating enrollment demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• National First Ladies Day CommissionflagshipOthers · 23 June 2026GSW designated as the academic home of the National First Ladies Day Commission, connecting the university to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy as a GSW alumna. This partnership enhances the university's visibility and role in national commemorative activities.
• Albany State University / Albany TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Renewed partnership agreement between Georgia Southwestern State University and Albany Technical College to expand transfer opportunities for students. The partnership facilitates seamless credit transfer from the technical college to GSW, enabling students to pursue bachelor's degrees after completing associate degrees or technical certificates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Albany State University: Public USG university located about 35 miles from GSW in Albany, Georgia, with comparable enrollment scale and a long-standing transfer partnership with GSW via Albany Tech. Closest geographic and structural peer in the system.
• Fort Valley State University: Another USG public university with similar enrollment size, four-college structure, and NCAA Division II athletics. Comparable rural-Georgia setting and similar mission around access and affordability.
• Georgia College & State University: USG public liberal arts-oriented university with comparable size and tuition philosophy. Often cited alongside GSW in USG rankings, including the graduate earnings metric where GSW ranks #3.
• Middle Georgia State University: USG public university with multiple campuses, career-oriented programs, and similar enrollment band. Operates as a system peer with overlapping transfer and online program offerings in central Georgia.
• Clayton State University: USG public university with similar enrollment scale, focus on career-ready undergraduate programs, and Atlanta-metro-area draw. Direct comparator on USG-wide outcome metrics and tuition positioning.
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: USG two-year and bachelor's-level institution in south-central Georgia with similar rural setting and transfer-oriented mission. Comparable cost structure and NCAA Division participation.
• South Georgia State College: USG state college in southern Georgia offering baccalaureate programs and serving as a feeder pipeline to senior USG institutions. Operates at a similar affordability-and-access position as GSW.
• Darton State College (now part of Albany State University): Historically the Albany-based USG state college merged into Albany State in 2017. Remains relevant as a direct peer/feeder institution in the southwest Georgia educational ecosystem where GSW competes for transfer students.

Broad incumbents

• University of North Georgia: Larger multi-campus USG institution with broader program portfolio and stronger brand in north Georgia. Competes with GSW for out-of-region students attracted by USG's '6 States 1 Rate' and similar affordability programs.
• Valdosta State University: Larger USG regional comprehensive university in south Georgia with broader program offerings and athletic footprint. Competes with GSW for regional students and online learners across south Georgia.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GSWAthletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/98828550665
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-southwestern-state-university
• Xx.com/GaSouthwestern

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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