Georgia Southern University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	5,722
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Statesboro, Georgia, Georgia Southern University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Georgia Southern University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at Georgia Southern University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,485

Cost of attendance at Georgia Southern University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,539

Cost of attendance at Georgia Southern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Georgia Southern University received on average $7,748 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,748

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,159	42%	$5,150	$11,118,329
Other Federal Grant	2,635	51%	$5,195	$13,689,711
State Grant/Scholarships	3,432	67%	$4,944	$16,966,191
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,458	28%	$3,392	$4,945,141
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,595	89%	$7,748	$35,601,043

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgia Southern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgia Southern University students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.2%.

53.6%

asian 45.5% 51 students
African American 51.5% 518 students
white 55.6% 1,517 students
unknown 37.5% 6 students
hawaiian 50.0% 3 students
hispanic 50.6% 135 students
International Students 53.6% 37 students
Mixed Race 44.3% 54 students

Sport Conferences

Football Sun Belt Conference
Baseball Sun Belt Conference
Basketball Sun Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Georgia Southern University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgia Southern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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