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Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus

Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus

Savannah, GA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Formerly known as Armstrong State University, Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus is a residential campus of the University System of Georgia. GSU-Armstrong offers bachelor’s degree programs in over 50 Georgia Southern majors from seven academic departments. The Armstrong Campus is home to the Water’s College of Health Professions which produces more undergraduate health professionals than any other institution in the state of Georgia. For students who wish to experience life off campus, GSU-Armstrong is just a short drive away from the historic town of Savannah.

Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$12,966
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1054

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$12,966
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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.
$5,439
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.
$15,900
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,176
Books and Supplies
$1573
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,671
$30k - $48k
$11,573
$48k - $75k
$14,046
$75k - $110k
$15,992
$110k+
$15,142
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

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.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,960
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.
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,703
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,018

 

Students receiving state aid
59%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4195
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,703
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,573,780

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.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,744
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.
$12,500
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.
$232
Students receiving federal loans
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,247
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,217

 

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
Small city
0
100
80%
Acceptance Rate
2272
Students Applied
86%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
986
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
31%
Submitting ACT
74%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1054
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
540
Reading
25th
500
75th
580
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
17%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
27%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
207
$30k - $48k
100
$48k - $75k
118
$75k - $110k
94
$110k+
93

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,041
Total Number of Undergrads
6,281
0
100
11%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

2-19 Students
43%
20-39 Students
50%
40-99 Students
5%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
49

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
66%
Residency
In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
67
Ethnicity
African American
26%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
8%
White
54%
Multiracial
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
83
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
19%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
42%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
12

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,000
Top 5 Employers
Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital
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.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
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.
$232
The Science classes are very though, even for Biology majors, but Armstrong is a great college. I love it here. Most of the teachers are available to help you during office hours and there are a ton of places to get help on campus as well.
Girl from Calhoun, GA
Before coming to Armstrong I was afraid that it would be very hard to adjust to the college life but after attending classes this semester I have found that the professors have made it an easy transition. They have given me a better appreciation for learning and I have learned a lot throughout the time that I have been here.
Courtney from Hephzibah, GA
The professors at Armstrong are incredibly helpful and caring. The classes are small, so not only is there often a lot of in class discussion, but it also makes it easier to get one-on-one time with your professors to ask questions, which they all love to answer. Most of the professors also give very thorough lectures accompanied by PowerPoint presentations projected on the board, which most professors also post online for students to download and reference. With a little bit of studying and good note-taking, any student can succeed here.
Edward Nixon from Savannah, GA
The small classes and personal professors make learning a breeze. You can always ask and you instantly become a part of your class instead of a face in the back of the room.
Jordan from Savannah, GA
small campus that allows freshmen to bring their cars on campus. professors are very friendly and openly encourage for students to come to them for one-on-one time if needed.
a wide variety of degrees are available along with new ones being added often for minors as well as majors.
Lindsey from Pooler, GA
Most of my professors were excellent. A couple spent quite some time one-on-one helping me with assignments. However, I did have one professor who frequently showed up late or not at all.
Savannah, GA
Such a informative school, learning even takes place in the Student Union by all of the fun refreshing activities the sororities, fraternities and other groups or programs provide for students!
Megan from Richmond Hill, GA
The science and math programs are up to par with GA Tech. I chose to attend Armstrong to get a jump start on my classes before transferring. They have a program especially for students who intend to transfer to GA Tech to complete their degree.
Kaitlyn from Savannah, GA
Armstrong is a pretty good school the activities they have around campus are very informational and fun. The beach is just a few minutes away from the campus which is very beautiful. Overall, Armstrong is the perfect school for anyone who is looking for a great education with a little fun.
Chamori from Fort Valley, GA
Armstrong is a great school for getting one on one attention from your professors and it makes it easy to get involved here. Every teacher I have had has been passionate and really enjoys what they teach.
Nick from Richmond Hill, GA