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Georgia Southern University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Georgia

Georgia Southern University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
87.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,65,790Out-of-state
Students
21,790Undergraduates
Students per teacher
25Student to faculty

About

Georgia Southern University (informally known as Southern or Georgia Southern) is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia. The flagship campus is in Statesboro, with additional campuses in Savannah (Armstrong Campus), Swainsboro (East Georgia Campus), and Hinesville (Liberty Campus). Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is the fifth-largest institution in the University System of Georgia.
The university offers over 150 different academic majors at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The university had an enrollment of approximately 30,000 students in 2026. Georgia Southern is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and a "comprehensive" university by the University System of Georgia.
Georgia Southern University's intercollegiate sports teams, known as the "Eagles", compete in the Sun Belt Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

87.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 52.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 89.63%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 89.6% (12,916/14,410; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 20,840
Offered a place 18,317
Enrolled 5,170

28.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite986-1133
4001600
ACT composite18-23
136

What a year costs

₹28,59,478 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,65,790
  • Housing₹10,79,466
  • Books & supplies₹1,14,221
Sticker price ₹28,59,478
After aid (average) ₹14,34,060

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹5,65,658
Out-of-state ₹16,65,790

Average aid awarded: ₹9,44,486 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.8%
Retention
54.9%
Graduation
59%
Get financial aid
8%
From out of state

One teacher for every 25 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 54.3%
African American 23%
Hispanic 7.6%
Unknown 6.8%
Multiracial 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Regular decision 1 Mar 2027 In 109 days

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Construction Engineeringbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Otherbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Professions and Studies, Otherbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate87.89%
Total Applicants20840
Admitted Applicants18317
Enrolled Applicants5170
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Regular Decision Date2027-03-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %986
SAT Composite 75th %1133
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹5,65,658
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,65,790
Average Housing Cost₹10,79,466
Books & Supplies₹1,14,221
Average Net Price₹14,34,060
Students Receiving Aid59%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,44,486
Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American22.97%
Asian1.77%
Hispanic7.64%
White54.3%
Multiracial4.8%
Native American0.22%
Pacific Islander0.12%
International1.4%
Unknown Race6.77%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate54.9%
Retention Rate77.83%
Student/Faculty Ratio25:1
Total Undergraduates21790

Contact

Street Address1332 Southern Dr
ZIP Code30460
Phone(912) 478-5391
Websitehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/