Georgia Southern University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$16,959
Surrounding Environment
Town: Distant
Description:
Georgia Southern is a public university. It was founded in 1906, joined the state university system in 1931, and gained university status in 1989. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Business Administration; Education; Health and Professional Studies; the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology; and the Center for International Studies. Its 630-acre campus is located in Statesboro, 50 miles from Savannah.
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30460-8126
General Info:
912.478.5391
Website:
www.georgiasouthern.edu/
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Georgia Southern University
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $30
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 2,317 enrolled students, or 49%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 500 590 Math 480 570 Writing 500 590
ACT The ACT was taken by 1,133 enrolled students, or 24%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 16 23 Math 18 23
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Georgia Southern University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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Georgia Southern University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Accounting. | MD/DO |
| Actuarial Science. | MD/DO |
| Administration of Special Education. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | Master's Degree |
| Anthropology, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Applied Economics. | Master's Degree |
| Applied Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Art Teacher Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | Master's Degree |
| Biochemistry. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | Master's Degree |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | Master's Degree |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Chemistry, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Civil Engineering, General. | Master's Degree |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Clinical Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | Master's Degree |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | MD/DO |
| Computer Engineering, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer Science. | Master's Degree |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Criminology. | Master's Degree |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | MD/DO |
| Development Economics and International Development. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Economics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Education, General. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments. | Master's Degree |
| Educational Evaluation and Research. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's Degree |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Environmental Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | Master's Degree |
| Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Finance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| General Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geography. | Master's Degree |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Gerontology. | MD/DO |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Graphic Design. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | Master's Degree |
| History Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| History, General. | Master's Degree |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | MD/DO |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Information Resources Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Information Technology. | Master's Degree |
| Interior Design. | Bachelor's Degree |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | Bachelor's Degree |
| International Relations and Affairs. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | Associate's Degree |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | MD/DO |
| Management Information Systems, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Multicultural Education. | Master's Degree |
| Music Performance, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Music Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music Theory and Composition. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music, General. | Master's Degree |
| Nursing Education. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Nursing Science. | MD/DO |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Master's Degree |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
| Physics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Political Science and Government, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Psychology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Public Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health Education and Promotion. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health, General. | MD/DO |
| Public Relations/Image Management. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Public/Applied History. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Reading Teacher Education. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | MD/DO |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Rhetoric and Composition. | Bachelor's Degree |
| School Psychology. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Sociology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | Master's Degree |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education. | Master's Degree |
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | Master's Degree |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Taxation. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. | Master's Degree |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Technical and Scientific Communication. | Master's Degree |
| Women's Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Writing, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
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Georgia Southern University
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 1,531 | 36% | $ 5,592 |
| State/Local Grants | 3,173 | 75% | $ 4,936 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,142 | 27% | $ 5,367 |
| Loans To Students | 1,967 | 46% | $ 6,346 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 92%
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Georgia Southern University
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 21,979 |
| Graduate: | 3,502 |
| School Total: | 25,481 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 9,347 / 43% | 962 / 27% |
| Women | 12,632 / 57% | 2,540 / 73% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 255 / 1% | 216 / 6% |
| African-American | 5,529 / 25% | 790 / 23% |
| Native American | 67 / 0% | 8 / 0% |
| Asian | 471 / 2% | 79 / 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,760 / 8% | 168 / 5% |
| Caucasian | 12,732 / 58% | 2,100 / 60% |
| Other | 135 / 1% | 30 / 1% |
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Georgia Southern University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
- Navy
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Georgia Southern University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Sun Belt Conference Basketball: Sun Belt Conference Baseball: Sun Belt Conference Cross Country/Track: Sun Belt Conference
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