Middle Georgia State University Acceptance Rate
Macon, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,876
- Admitted
- 3,867
- Yield
- 34%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Middle Georgia State University's acceptance rate has risen from 60.4% in 2014–15 to 99.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,193 to 3,876 (+21%) over that period.
Its 99.8% rate makes Middle Georgia State University more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Middle Georgia State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 34% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,193 | 1,928 | 60.4% | 1,634 |
| 2015–16 | 3,160 | 1,975 | 62.5% | 1,535 |
| 2016–17 | 5,099 | 3,603 | 70.7% | 2,201 |
| 2017–18 | 4,841 | 4,549 | 94% | 1,159 |
| 2018–19 | 2,314 | 2,128 | 92% | 1,418 |
| 2019–20 | 2,759 | 2,598 | 94.2% | 1,442 |
| 2020–21 | 3,237 | 3,215 | 99.3% | 1,448 |
| 2021–22 | 2,446 | 2,431 | 99.4% | 1,034 |
| 2022–23 | 3,440 | 3,430 | 99.7% | 1,281 |
| 2023–24 | 3,876 | 3,867 | 99.8% | 1,313 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,115 | 2,112 | 99.9% |
| Men | 1,726 | 1,721 | 99.7% |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–610 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 460–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 9% |
How Middle Georgia State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Middle Georgia State University's acceptance rate?
Middle Georgia State University's acceptance rate is 99.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,867 admitted of 3,876 applicants).
Is Middle Georgia State University test optional?
Middle Georgia State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Middle Georgia State University?
Middle Georgia State University received 3,876 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,867.
What SAT score do you need for Middle Georgia State University?
Admitted students at Middle Georgia State University typically scored 480–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Middle Georgia State University getting harder to get into?
Middle Georgia State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.4% in 2014–15 to 99.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.mga.edu/.