Savannah State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Chances of getting into Savannah State University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Savannah State University? Savannah State University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Savannah State University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Savannah State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

940-1090

Applicants Submitting SAT

68%

SAT Scores for Savannah State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	480
SAT Math 25th	460
SAT Composite 25th	940

SAT Scores for Savannah State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	560
SAT Math 75th	530
SAT Composite 75th	1090
Average SAT Score	1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Savannah State University?

Savannah State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 71 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 860. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1020 out of 1600. The school ranks #40 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 68 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2017 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Savannah State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1090 and Above	Good	>68%
1015 to 1090	Avg +	56%-68%
940 to 1015	Avg -	43%-56%
865 to 940	Reach	31%-43%
Less than 865	Low	<31%

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Savannah State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

16-19

Applicants Submitting ACT

51%

ACT Scores for Savannah State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	14
ACT Math 25th	16
ACT Composite 25th	16

ACT Scores for Savannah State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	19
ACT Math 75th	18
ACT Composite 75th	19
Average ACT Score	17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Savannah State University?

Admission data indicates that Savannah State University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 19 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #42 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 51 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Savannah State University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2017 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Savannah State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
19 and Above	Good	>72%
17 to 19	Avg +	56%-72%
16 to 17	Avg -	47%-56%
15 to 16	Reach	39%-47%
Less than 15	Low	<39%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

2.74

Typical High School Grades

B-

You can get into Savannah State University with below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Savannah State University was 2.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #43 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Savannah State University accepts 56% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Jul 15, 2020

Days left to Apply

272

Applicants have 272 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2020.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Savannah State University before the Jul 15 application deadline.

SAT Test Date	Scores Available
Nov 2	Nov 15
Dec 7	Dec 20
Mar 14	Mar 27
May 2	May 15

ACT Test Date	Scores Available
Oct 26	Nov 14
Dec 14	Dec 24
Feb 8	Feb 19
Apr 4	Apr 14
Jun 13	Jun 23

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Savannah State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Savannah State University Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Recommended
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Savannah State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140960 IPEDS survey data for Savannah State University.

Savannah State University Admission Requirements