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Savannah State University
- 3600 College Drive
- Savannah, GA 31404
- OPEID College Code: 00159000
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- General Phone: (912) 356-2186
- President: Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr. Ph.d.
- Website: www.savstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 3,169
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Navy
- Mission Statement
- A unit of the University System of Georgia, Savannah State University offers nationally accredited programs in liberal learning, sciences, fine arts, and the professions. The University is committed to the development of leaders and high quality instruction, supported by scholarship, research, community enrichment, and international interaction.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.savstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- 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
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,344 | 2,253 | 3,597 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 461 (34%) | 705 (31%) | 1,166 (32%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 295 (64%) | 370 (52%) | 665 (57%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 500 | 75% |
| ACT ® Exam | 244 | 37% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 390 | 460 |
| SAT ® Math | 380 | 460 |
| SAT ® Writing | 370 | 450 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 19 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 19 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 63% | 88% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,600 | $3,192 | $4,289 | $2,389 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| Number in Default | 84 | 90 | 72 |
| Number in Repayment | 842 | 834 | 697 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,486 | $3,178 | $3,056 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,090 | $10,860 | $10,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,348 | $5,760 | $4,716 |
| Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,727 | $7,727 | $7,727 |
| Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,734 | $11,838 | $10,672 |
| Out of State | $20,338 | $19,520 | $17,988 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,113 | $13,805 | $13,683 |
| Out of State | $22,717 | $21,487 | $20,999 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,386 | $6,078 | $5,956 |
| Out of State | $14,990 | $13,760 | $13,272 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,169 Undergraduate: 3,041 Graduate: 128
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,346 Female: 1,823
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,315 Female: 1,726
- Graduate Gender Male: 31 Female: 97
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,655 Part-Time: 514
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,578 Part-Time: 463
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 77 Part-Time: 51
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 34 | 1% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Black | 2,989 | 94% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.3% |
| White | 108 | 3% |
| Unknown | 13 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 38 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,101 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 983 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 549 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 232 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 94 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 71 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 73 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 22 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 450 | 384 | 66 |
| Faculty Status | 163 | 131 | 32 |
| Tenured Faculty | 64 | 63 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 148 | 116 | 32 |
| Primarily Instruction | 148 | 116 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 124 | 119 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 140 | 112 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 58 | 54 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 26 | 7 | 19 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 48 | 46 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,443 (105) | $59,974 (64) | $50,931 (41) |
| Professor | $67,444 (27) | $69,928 (21) | $58,752 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $58,524 (25) | $60,713 (17) | $53,873 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,472 (41) | $53,051 (20) | $49,968 (21) |
| Instructor | $47,553 (5) | $47,595 (4) | $47,387 (1) |
| Lecturer | $40,259 (5) | $43,160 (2) | $38,325 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,247 (11) | $53,605 (4) | $48,328 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $71,731 (1) | $71,731 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,185 (5) | $55,000 (1) | $52,731 (4) |
| Instructor | $43,011 (5) | $43,844 (2) | $42,456 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,989 (116) | $59,026 (68) | $49,270 (48) |
| Professor | $67,444 (27) | $69,928 (21) | $58,752 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $58,531 (26) | $60,601 (18) | $53,873 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,607 (46) | $52,668 (21) | $48,876 (25) |
| Instructor | $41,373 (10) | $43,688 (6) | $37,900 (4) |
| Lecturer | $40,259 (5) | $43,160 (2) | $38,325 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $787,190 | $560,356 | $226,834 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 71% | 29% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 268 | 173 | 95 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 236 | 170 | 66 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 96 | 51 | 45 |
| Football | 78 | 78 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 6 | - | 6 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,795 | $13,574 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,646 | $13,157 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 54% |
| Black | 41% |
| White | 10% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 4 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 18 |
| Liquor Related | - | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 18 |
| Liquor Related | - | 10 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 11 |
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