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Georgia Southern University

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

30,628

Students

$15,426

Tuition

54%

Acceptance

#706

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Statesboro, GA

1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460-8126

Georgia Southern University is a very large public college located in Statesboro, GA ranked 13th in Georgia. It has a total of 26,545 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 54.47% of applicants. Georgia Southern University offers 203 different majors and is best known for its Radiation Therapy, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, and Physical Therapy programs (nationally ranked 1st, 4th, and 8th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,371 for students from Georgia and $15,426 for those from out-of-state, Georgia Southern University is reasonably priced. 44.77% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to generate near $41,900 per year, which is 1% over the national median.
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Cost

$17,518
Above Average

Georgia Southern University

$17,518

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$34,552

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$28,205

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

54%Acceptance
Average

Georgia Southern University

54%

National

69%
Sat

1050 - 1200

78% of students submit

Admissions Yield

56%

ACT

18 - 25

48% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

26,545Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%
Male

45%

In-state

83%

Female

55%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

12%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General4% Business Administration and Management, General85% Others

6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4% Business Administration and Management, General

85% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

363 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

257 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

247 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

243 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

4%

232 Graduates

General Studies

4%

213 Graduates

Accounting

4%

206 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

4%

200 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

3%

195 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors20:120:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

20

Number of Library Books

716,539

Academic Spend per Student

$6,671

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

79%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$33,700/Year

Georgia Southern University

$33,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$33,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$41,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

44%