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Savannah State University

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Rating

Public

Type

4,645

Students

$14,426

Tuition

33%

Acceptance

#1940

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Savannah, GA

3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 31404-5310

Savannah State University is a small historically black public college located in Savannah, GA ranked 40th in Georgia. It has a total of 4,421 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 33.2% of applicants. Savannah State University offers 37 different majors and is best known for its Developmental and Child Psychology, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Computer Engineering Technologies programs (nationally ranked 17th, 17th, and 27th respectively). With an annual tuition of $3,965 for students from Georgia and $14,426 for those from out-of-state, Savannah State University is moderately priced. 29.2% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to take in near $31,300 per year, which is 25% below the national median.
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Cost

$16,204
Above Average

Savannah State University

$16,204

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$27,716

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

Pay with Financial Aid

$19,716

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

Getting In

33%Acceptance
Average

Savannah State University

33%

National

69%
Sat

900 - 1030

81% of students submit

Admissions Yield

30%

ACT

15 - 18

44% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Application Website

https://www.gafutures.org/

Students

4,421Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

11%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General11% Journalism9% Social Work68% Others

12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

11% Journalism

9% Social Work

68% Others

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

12%

78 Graduates

Journalism

11%

73 Graduates

Social Work

9%

58 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

48 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

6%

42 Graduates

Accounting

6%

38 Graduates

Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

5%

35 Graduates

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

4%

27 Graduates

Sociology

4%

25 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors17:117:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

17

Number of Library Books

108,058

Academic Spend per Student

$5,911

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

Full-time Retention Rate

59%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$23,600/Year

Savannah State University

$23,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$23,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$31,300

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

29%