Georgia Southern University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
35%
Submitting ACT
71%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1129
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
25,481
Total Number of Undergrads
21,979
Classroom Sizes
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $5,905 |
| 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. | $16,959 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,993 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
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.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,806
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,947
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,977
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.
52%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,469
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
250
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
Macon
Jacksonville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
42%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,100
What Students Are Saying
georgia southern is a wonderful school for students that want to have a home away from home. although the course work is tough at times, the professors and staff work extremely hard to make sure students are on track and have plenty of assistance. all in all, gsu is definitely one of the best schools in the south!
Jessica from Suwanee, GA
Georgia Southern is definelty a big scale, small feel university. The resources here are great, you get a great education here, and the campus is beautiful. I am really glad that I chose Southern
Ashley - Alpharetta, GA
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