Overview
Student Population
| Location | Statesboro, Georgia |
| Online | georgiasouthern.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Statesboro, Georgia, Georgia Southern University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,250 prospective students applied, and 15,727 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,341 enrolled in the school. 20,853 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,096 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $2,114. GS is ranked 789 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
GS is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Georgia Southern University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#789 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#329 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 993/1170 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,114 |
| Room and Board | $10,136 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,158 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,979 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,114 |
| Room and Board | $10,136 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,158 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,033 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 10% |
| Engineering Technology | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139931 IPEDS survey data for Georgia Southern University.
Current students may use the Georgia Southern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.