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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

  • Hwy 301 South
  • Statesboro, GA 30460
  • OPEID College Code: 00157200
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  • General Phone: (912) 478-5391
  • President: Bruce Grube
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 19,086
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
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  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Doctoral (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,0624,5588,620
Number Granted Admission (%)2,269 (56%)2,066 (45%)4,335 (50%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,663 (73%)1,468 (71%)3,131 (72%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,57682%
ACT ® Exam1,30042%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading510590
SAT ® Math510600
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2124
ACT ® English2025
ACT ® Math2025
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving51%25%62%10%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,601$4,186$4,339$3,003
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.7%3.6%4.0%
Number in Default125123138
Number in Repayment3,3773,3453,383
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,440$4,348$4,082
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,440$4,348$4,082
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,416$13,930$12,954
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,900$7,300$6,860
Other Expenses$3,100$3,000$2,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,640$15,848$14,942
In-State$17,640$15,848$14,942
Out of State$29,616$25,430$23,814
Off Campus
In-District$6,640$5,548$5,282
In-State$6,640$5,548$5,282
Out of State$18,616$15,130$14,154
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,640$5,548$5,282
In-State$6,640$5,548$5,282
Out of State$18,616$15,130$14,154
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree9013-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree9845-
Business Administration Degree11084-
Business Economics Degree8--
Finance Degree134--
Hotel Administration Degree42--
International Business Degree3--
Logistics and Materials Management Degree59--
Management Information Systems Degree18--
Marketing Degree117--
 
Communication Technology
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production Degree6--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree9--
Journalism Degree17--
Public Relations Degree42--
Radio and Television Degree26--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree13--
Information Science Studies Degree36--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree72-
Business Teacher Education Degree21-
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-22-
Curriculum and Instruction Degree--24
Education Administration Degree-4031
Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree-25-
Elementary Education Degree1585-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree151-
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Degree3--
French Language Teacher Education Degree1--
Higher Education Administration Degree-15-
History Teacher Education Degree11--
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree4--
Music Teacher Education Degree14--
Physical Education Degree194-
Reading Teacher Education Degree-23-
Secondary Education Degree-21-
Social Science Teacher Education Degree1--
Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree-5-
Special Education Teaching Degree274-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree-29-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education Degree61-
Middle School Education Degree44--
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology Degree30--
Construction Engineering Technology Degree76--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree21--
Engineering Technologies, Other Degree-3-
Industrial Production Technologies, Other Degree21--
Mechanical Technology Technician Degree26--
 
English Language and Literature
English Composition Degree13--
English Language and Literature Degree369-
Speech Degree6--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textiles Degree35--
Human Development and Family Studies Degree44--
Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree22--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree15--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree9--
Family Practice Nurse Degree-7-
Health Care Administration Degree-2-
Nursing Degree109--
Public Health Education and Promotion Degree3120-
 
History
History Degree446-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree108--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree64-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree13--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree32--
Geology and Earth Science Degree8--
Physics Degree3--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree857-
School Psychology Degree-17-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree-14-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree8231-
Parks and Recreation Degree38--
Parks and Recreation Management Degree-4-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree3511-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree85--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree7--
Development Economics and International Development Degree4--
Economics Degree2--
Geography Degree14--
International Relations and Affairs Degree16--
Political Science Degree44--
Sociology Degree2314-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree7--
Fine Studio Arts Degree-2-
Interior Design Degree31--
Music Degree16-
Music Performance Degree3--
Art Studies Degree51--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 19,086
    • Undergraduate: 16,486 Graduate: 2,600
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 9,378 Female: 9,708
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 8,498 Female: 7,988
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 880 Female: 1,720
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 15,771 Part-Time: 3,315
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 14,799 Part-Time: 1,687
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 972 Part-Time: 1,628
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3232%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown3662%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181640.9%
Ages 18-196,14832%
Ages 20-215,50929%
Ages 22-243,91521%
Ages 25-291,5038%
Ages 30-346083%
Ages 35-394692%
Ages 40-495043%
Ages 50-652551%
Age Over 65110.06%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,1412,009132
Faculty Status876771105
Tenured Faculty376376-
Graduate Assistants40-40
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service865760105
Primarily Instruction272167105
Primarily Research33-
Primarily Public Service66-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial8484-
Other Professionals48947910
Technical and/or Paraprofessional70368617
Clerical And Secretarial29127714
Skilled Crafts98971
Service and/or Maintenance277277-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,447 (686)$66,010 (352)$56,637 (334)
Professor$80,389 (130)$81,814 (90)$77,184 (40)
Associate Professor$68,306 (176)$70,296 (107)$65,219 (69)
Assistant Professor$58,353 (252)$59,039 (119)$57,739 (133)
Instructor$38,129 (112)$35,054 (31)$39,306 (81)
Lecturer$44,033 (16)$47,679 (5)$42,376 (11)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$90,898 (65)$95,442 (38)$84,502 (27)
Professor$111,503 (29)$108,919 (19)$116,412 (10)
Associate Professor$84,487 (21)$91,858 (12)$74,660 (9)
Assistant Professor$57,780 (9)$58,544 (4)$57,169 (5)
Instructor$53,215 (3)- (-)$53,215 (3)
Lecturer$73,627 (3)$73,627 (3)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,565 (751)$67,188 (390)$57,572 (361)
Professor$82,367 (159)$83,087 (109)$80,797 (50)
Associate Professor$68,393 (197)$70,786 (119)$64,743 (78)
Assistant Professor$57,971 (261)$58,677 (123)$57,342 (138)
Instructor$38,271 (115)$35,054 (31)$39,457 (84)
Lecturer$46,592 (19)$52,390 (8)$42,376 (11)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,514,112$1,540,587$973,525
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes366211155
Unduplicated Athletes353211142
Baseball3030-
Basketball281414
All Track Combined50-50
Football122122-
Golf88-
Soccer492623
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving24-24
Tennis211110
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$98,990$48,351
Assistant Coaches-$46,941$18,664
 
Coaches
All Coaches432320
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students47%
 
By Gender
Male40%
Female56%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien25%
American Indian38%
Black46%
Asian41%
Hispanic31%
White48%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less17%
5 Years41%
6 Years47%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related18
Drug Related3751
Liquor Related36110
On Campus
Weapons Related216
Drug Related4270
Liquor Related53168
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape51
Robbery21
Burglary2215
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape72
Robbery51
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary2219
Vehicle Theft23
Arson-1
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