Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia, approximately 50 miles northwest of Savannah. The main campus spans over 900 acres characterized by Georgian-style architecture and expansive green spaces dotted with live oak trees. Originally established in 1906 as a land-grant institution focused on agricultural and mechanical education, Georgia Southern has evolved into a comprehensive public research university. The institution maintains strong programs in business, engineering, education, and nursing, while also housing the only College of Public Health in the University System of Georgia. The university operates a traditional residential campus with multiple student housing options, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Sun Belt Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
GS is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Georgia Southern University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#931 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#380 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#45 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1160 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,534 |
| Room and Board | $10,993 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,474 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,572 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,534 |
| Room and Board | $10,993 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,474 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,626 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025