Georgia Southern University — College Profile

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$12,162

$30–48k

$12,564

$48–75k

$14,965

$75–110k

$18,408

$110k+

$19,789

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

30% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,818

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

53%

Within 4 yrs

36%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

28%

Pell students: 49.6% · others: 58.0%

8 yrs after starting

54% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown

Earnings

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

Admit rate

88%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1053

R 528–583 · M 458–550

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–23 · E 16–22 · M 17–22

SAT middle 50%: 986–1133

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 87.5% · women 88.1%

Yield: 28.2% of admitted students enroll

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Essay prompts

If Georgia Southern University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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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

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

14%

Where first-years come from

In state (GA)

90.4%

Out of state

7.7%

International

1.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 189 · SC 94 · NC 31 · TN 13 · TX 7

Race & ethnicity

White

54%

Hispanic

Black

23%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS

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

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