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Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University is a large, public institution located in Statesboro, ga. Georgia Southern University offers undergraduate degrees in 160 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 20,996 undergraduates
cost $5,905 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Georgia Southern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.9%
SAT score average 1057
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Georgia Southern University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
22 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,905
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,316
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $7,474
Cost of attendance* $24,895
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $24,895 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,959
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,316
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $7,474
Cost of attendance* $35,949
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $35,949 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Georgia Southern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,996, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460-8126
phone N/A
address www.georgiasouthern.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Georgia Southern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Georgia Southern University?

Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University? 

The acceptance rate for Georgia Southern University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Georgia Southern University?

The average high school GPA for Georgia Southern University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Georgia Southern University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Georgia Southern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,580.

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