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Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Town · 21,790 students
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$15,267
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$53,236
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
88%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Georgia Southern University is a comprehensive public research institution best known for its high-impact programs in nursing and health professions, engineering, and business through the Parker College of Business. Situated in Statesboro with an expansive, classic Southern campus, student life is characterized by an active Greek community, accessible outdoor recreation, and deep school spirit centered around competitive NCAA Division I Sun Belt athletics. The university uniquely distinguishes itself through hands-on undergraduate research and distinctive campus landmarks, most notably the Center for Wildlife Education, which is home to the school’s live bald eagle mascot, Freedom.

Wikipedia:Georgia Southern University is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia. The flagship campus is in Statesboro, with additional campuses in Savannah, Swainsboro, and Hinesville. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is the fifth-largest institution in the University System of Georgia.

Location
Statesboro, GA, 30460-8126 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
JAX · Jacksonville
134 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,022$17,734
Housing & food (on campus)$11,492$11,492
Books & supplies$1,216$1,216
Cost of attendance$24,430$36,142 est.
Average net price$15,267Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,734
In-state: $6,022
Housing & food (on campus)$11,492
Books & supplies$1,216
Cost of attendance$36,142 est.
In-state: $24,430
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,267
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,162
$30–48k
$12,564
$48–75k
$14,965
$75–110k
$18,408
$110k+
$19,789
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
54% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,423
10 yrs after entry$53,236
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$26.4k
90th percentile$35,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1053
R 528–583 · M 458–550
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 18–23 · E 16–22 · M 17–22
SAT middle 50%: 986–1133
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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
25%
Family income
$49,236
Independent
11%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
8%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rifle
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,423
After 10 yrs
$53,236
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing339
Psychology, General275
Business Administration, Management and Operations275
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness260
Marketing218
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods209
Biology, General186
Criminology155
Mechanical Engineering151
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities133
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician118
Finance and Financial Management Services113
Information Science/Studies93
Computer and Information Sciences, General90
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions84
Accounting and Related Services74
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$119M
Full-time faculty
84%
Faculty salary
$9,310/mo
Teaching spend
$5,399
per student
Federal loans
36%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$46M research spending · 70 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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