AMERICUS, Ga., Sept. 3 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news release:
AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2026) - Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was named the third best college for rural America in a national ranking by Washington Monthly, recognizing GSW for its affordability, social mobility and impact on Georgia's workforce.
The ranking began with more than 1,000 rural colleges across the country, focusing on four-year nonprofit colleges and universities that provide students with strong educational and economic opportunities while serving the needs of their states and communities.
The methodology highlights areas central to GSW's mission: providing an affordable, accessible and high-quality education wh...