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 18,541 prospective students applied, and 16,782 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,571 enrolled in the school. 20,732 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,344 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $2,114. GS is ranked 849 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
GS is rated within the lower 34% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#849 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#347 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#47 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| 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 | $10,012 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,882 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,579 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,114 |
| Room and Board | $10,012 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,882 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,633 |
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.