Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001572
- Phone: (800) 342-0471
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.47%FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
74FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,091Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Georgia Southern University
Also known as Georgia College
1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA
Georgia Southern University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Statesboro, GA and publically funded. Georgia Southern University has an enrollment of around 20,500 annually, which places it among the biggest universities in the state.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia Southern University offers:
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common exam scores among applicants accepted to Georgia Southern University are in the range of 21 to 25 on the ACT, or 1500 to 1740 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56% of which only 66% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The tuition at Georgia Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The Georgia Southern University Eagles participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Georgia College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Georgia Southern University is around 26,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 16% enrolling as graduate students and 88% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $4,400-$5,200
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $15,000-$18,510
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $180-$220 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $640-$770 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 83% | $6,854 |
Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $6,543 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Georgia Southern University may provide services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Georgia Southern University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Sun Belt Conference)
- Basketball (Sun Belt Conference)
- Track and Field (Sun Belt Conference)
- Football (Sun Belt Conference)
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Georgia Southern University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Elementary Education (B, C, M)
- Higher Education Administration (M)
- Middle School Teacher (B, C, M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Special Education (B, C, M)
- Secondary Education (B, C, M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, C, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, M)
- Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, D, M)
- Public Health (C, D, M)
- Healthcare Administration (M)
- Athletic Training (B, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (C)
- Nursing Science
- Nursing Education
History
- History (B, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- School Psychology (C, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (C, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, M)
- Sports Management (B, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Georgia Southern University.
- Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (52 miles away)
- University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie in Lancaster, SC (54 miles away)
- University of South Carolina - Beaufort in Aiken, SC (55 miles away)
- University of South Carolina - Aiken in Clinton, SC (84 miles away)
- College of Coastal Georgia in Atlanta, GA (85 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Georgia
- Review a list of Georgia state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001572
- Phone: (800) 342-0471
- School Homepage