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SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY (SSU)

  • 3219 College Street
  • Savannah, GA 31404
  • OPEID College Code: 00159000
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  • General Phone: (912) 356-2181
  • President: Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr. Ph.d.
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 3,820
  • College Alias: SSU
  • College Mascot: Tigers
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Savannah State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    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
 
 
 
Savannah State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
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 Receiving82%67%24%11%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,955$4,116$3,914$3,971
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)9.9%13.3%9.9%
Number in Default9711684
Number in Repayment972871842
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
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$4,774$3,848$3,496
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,774$3,848$3,496
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,388$13,140$12,100
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,958$5,644$5,348
Other Expenses$2,000$1,900$1,900
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,727$7,727$7,727
Other Expenses$2,000$1,900$1,900
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,000$1,900$1,900
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$14,232$12,392$11,744
In-State$14,232$12,392$11,744
Out of State$25,846$21,684$20,348
Off Campus
In-District$16,001$14,475$14,123
In-State$16,001$14,475$14,123
Out of State$27,615$23,767$22,727
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,274$6,748$6,396
In-State$8,274$6,748$6,396
Out of State$19,888$16,040$15,000
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
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.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-42-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree-75
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-22-
Business Administration Degree-32-
Commerce Degree--9
Marketing Degree-16-
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism Degree-36-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Science Studies Degree-16-
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology Degree-10-
Computer Engineering Technology Degree-9-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-6-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-12-
 
History
History Degree-3-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-10-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-5-
Geology and Earth Science Degree-4-
 
Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology Degree-27-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree--8
Social Work Degree-1017
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections, Other Degree-21-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-13-
Sociology Degree-21-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree--3
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts Degree-4-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,820
    • Undergraduate: 3,686 Graduate: 134
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,662 Female: 2,158
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,632 Female: 2,054
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 30 Female: 104
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,255 Part-Time: 565
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,171 Part-Time: 515
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 84 Part-Time: 50
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien340.9%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown371%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18511%
Ages 18-191,43137%
Ages 20-211,01927%
Ages 22-2474620%
Ages 25-292727%
Ages 30-341273%
Ages 35-39612%
Ages 40-49762%
Ages 50-65360.9%
Age Over 6510.03%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees56349667
Faculty Status19116229
Tenured Faculty7474-
Graduate Assistants13-13
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service18015129
Primarily Instruction18015129
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial91883
Other Professionals103958
Technical and/or Paraprofessional18916227
Clerical And Secretarial71638
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance82766
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,431 (141)$60,432 (81)$53,379 (60)
Professor$73,473 (35)$74,855 (26)$69,483 (9)
Associate Professor$63,576 (29)$64,556 (18)$61,972 (11)
Assistant Professor$51,465 (51)$52,287 (24)$50,735 (27)
Instructor$40,788 (14)$40,542 (6)$40,972 (8)
Lecturer$40,562 (12)$41,237 (7)$39,616 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,245 (10)$65,442 (2)$52,696 (8)
Associate Professor$65,442 (2)$65,442 (2)- (-)
Assistant Professor$57,610 (5)- (-)$57,610 (5)
Instructor$44,505 (3)- (-)$44,505 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,621 (151)$60,266 (83)$52,171 (68)
Professor$73,473 (35)$74,855 (26)$69,483 (9)
Associate Professor$62,928 (31)$63,455 (20)$61,972 (11)
Assistant Professor$51,079 (56)$52,287 (24)$50,173 (32)
Instructor$40,016 (17)$40,542 (6)$39,729 (11)
Lecturer$40,562 (12)$41,237 (7)$39,616 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$786,880$494,741$292,139
Ratio (%)100%63%37%
 
Participants
All Athletes26617888
Unduplicated Athletes26617888
Baseball4040-
Basketball361620
All Track Combined341717
Football9999-
Golf1266
Softball21-21
Tennis7-7
Volleyball17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$48,061$43,410
Assistant Coaches-$36,337$18,759
 
Coaches
All Coaches231310
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students29%
 
By Gender
Male23%
Female34%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black29%
Asian50%
Hispanic-
White14%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years23%
6 Years29%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related8-
Drug Related178
Liquor Related4-
On Campus
Weapons Related8-
Drug Related178
Liquor Related4-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape22
Robbery-1
Burglary918
Vehicle Theft3-
On Campus
Forcible Rape22
Robbery44
Aggravated Assault4-
Burglary918
Vehicle Theft32
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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