Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University is a large, public institution in Statesboro, GA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 21,790 students. The acceptance rate is 88%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,236.

88%

Acceptance

$15,267

Net price

21,790

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

88%

Acceptance rate

1,053

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading528–583

SAT Math458–550

ACT Composite18–23

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,267

Average net price

$6,022

In-state tuition

$17,734

Out-of-state tuition

$11,492

Room & board

$1,216

Books & supplies

$24,430

Total cost of attendance

36%

Students receiving Pell grants

36%

Students with federal loans

$23,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,162

$30–48K

$12,564

$48–75K

$14,965

$75–110K

$18,408

$110K+

$19,789

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.1%

Health & Nursing16.5%

Social Sciences7.6%

Parks & Recreation6.9%

Education6.7%

Psychology6.4%

Engineering5.8%

Computer Science5.1%

Humanities4.5%

Biology4.3%

After Graduation

$53,236

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,423

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,399

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

21,790

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

25%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

54%

Black

23%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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