Middle Georgia State University
Middle Georgia State University is a public university with its main campus in Macon, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia and offers programs to students on five campuses in Middle Georgia and online. Middle Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Former names | New Ebenezer College (1884–1898) Georgia State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts (1919–1927) Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College (1927–1929) Middle Georgia College (1929–2013) Macon State College (1968–1987) Macon College (1987–1996) Macon State College (1996–2013) Middle Georgia State College (2013–2015) |
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| Motto | Curans, Complectens, Aptans, Sciens |
Motto in English | Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, Learning |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1884 |
Parent institution | University System of Georgia |
| Endowment | $17,658,816 (2019) |
| Budget | $117,377,915 (FY 2022) |
| President | Christopher Blake |
| Provost | David Jenks |
Administrative staff | 650 |
| Students | 7,885 |
| Undergraduates | 7,497 |
| Postgraduates | 388 |
| Location | , , United States 32°48′26″N 83°43′56″W |
| Campus | Campuses in Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins |
| Colors | Purple, Gray & Black |
| Nickname | Knights |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – SSAC |
| Mascot | Duke |
| Website | www |
The institution, originally known as Middle Georgia State College, was founded in 2013 through the merger of Middle Georgia College and Macon State College. Through these legacy institutions, Middle Georgia State University traces its history to 1884. In 2015, the institution adopted its current name to reflect its elevation to state university status.