Overview
Founded in 1890, Savannah State University is an Historically Black College and University in east Georgia and the state’s oldest public HBCU. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Savannah State grants bachelor’s degrees in 30 academic majors. For students interested in journalism and media, SSU is home to the Tiger’s Roar student newspaper and student-run WHCJ radio station. The SSU campus features moss-laden oak trees, marshland, and Hill Hall, a facility named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Acceptance Rate:
46%
Average Net Price:
$9,611
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
2.8
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
965
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. | $5,750 |
| 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. | $19,043 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,602 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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. 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.
65%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,853
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,068
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,551
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4661
76%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,068
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.
$24,972,248
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,126,190
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.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,217
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.
$16,000
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.
$296
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,727
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,321
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
10032
Students Applied
87%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
216
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 31 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
44%
Submitting ACT
72%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 965
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.8
Average GPA
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
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,078
Total Number of Undergrads
2,857
0
100
11%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
24%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
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
32
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
46
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
62
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
58%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
reflex blue and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Total Male Athletes
209
Total Female Athletes
85
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Savannah State 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
$35,000
Top 5 Cities
Savannah
Atlanta
Washington
Macon
Augusta
Top 5 Employers
Savannah State University
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
US Army
Gulfstream Aerospace
City of Savannah
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Community and Social Services
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.
$16,000
Loan Default Rate
19%
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.
$296
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