Overview
Founded in 1906 as a land-grant college, Georgia Southern University is a public research institution and part of the University System of Georgia. GSU’s main campus at Statesboro is situation on 900 acres of land and offers more than 50 undergraduate majors across eight colleges, plus an online program. It features a 110,000-square-foot interdisciplinary academic building, 300 clubs and organizations, a botanic garden, an archeological repository, a military science building, museum, and center for wildlife education. The university also maintains two other campuses, one in Savannah and one in Hinesville, and all together they offer more than 141 bachelor’s and graduate degree-granting programs.
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$15,463
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1129
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,022 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,734 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,492 |
| Books and Supplies | $1216 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,075
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,592
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,367
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
75%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4936
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,592
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$106,098,776
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$26,729,809
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,346
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,251
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,163
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,654
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
14410
Students Applied
77%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1220
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1129
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
26,041
Total Number of Undergrads
22,295
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
123
Faculty Overview
0
100
79%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
90
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
250
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
23%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
227
Total Female Athletes
161
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Georgia Southern University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,100
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
Macon
Jacksonville
Top 5 Employers
Georgia Southern University
Gulfstream Aerospace
US Army
AT&T
The Home Depot
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Education
Sales
Business Development
Information Technologhy
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,251
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
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