<p>Interestingly enough, as Georgia’s average SAT score went up, SAT scores went down nationally or remained unchanged. Average ACT scores also saw a dip. We’re able to see an interesting trend here. The average SAT score nationally(verbal+math) was a 1010. For the USG, the average was a 1110. As more and more people take the SAT/ACT, the lower the score gets. However, the opposite is true in Georgia. This is some interesting food for thought for parents.</p>
<p>[SAT</a> scores are down and racial gaps remain | Inside Higher Ed](<a href=“http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/09/25/sat-scores-are-down-and-racial-gaps-remain]SAT”>SAT scores are down and racial gaps remain)</p>
<p>2012 average SAT score and GPA:</p>
<p>Georgia Tech: 1365 3.76
University of Georgia: 1238 3.76
Georgia College and State U: 1160 3.42
Southern Polytechnic State U: 1141 3.28
North Georgia College and State U: 1117 3.51
Georgia Southern U: 1115 3.18
4-year university average: 1110 3.12
Kennesaw State U: 1089 3.20
Georgia State U: 1082 3.33
Armstrong Atlantic State U: 1016 3.16
Valdosta State U: 1015 3.12</p>
<p>2011 average SAT score and GPA:</p>
<p>Georgia Tech: 1354 3.76
University of Georgia: 1221 3.71
Georgia College and State U: 1155 3.40
Southern Polytechnic State U: 1131 3.27
North Georgia College & State U: 1113 3.50
Georgia Southern U: 1112 3.18
4-year USG average SAT score: 1096 3.08
Georgia State: 1095 3.38
Kennesaw State: 1079 3.21
Armstrong Atlantic State U: 1025 3.17
Valdosta State: 997 3.07</p>