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Georgia Southern University
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  • 4 Year
  • STATESBORO, GA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Georgia Southern is an above-average public university located in Statesboro, Georgia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,307 undergraduate students. The Georgia Southern acceptance rate is 91%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Information Science. Graduating 54% of students, Georgia Southern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,700.

About

1332 SOUTHERN DR
STATESBORO, GA 30460
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference

Branch Campuses

Georgia Southern University Rankings

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Georgia Southern Admissions

Acceptance Rate
91%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$15,830 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,748 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 225 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 272 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 272 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
4
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    55%
  • On Campus
    36%
  • Online
    9%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
19,307 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,220
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 176 responses
  • Balancing school and social lives
    29%
  • All of the above
    24%
  • Small-scale big feel research univesity
    13%
  • Work and Play somehow some way
    11%
  • Having a good time
    9%
  • A mix of everything
    7%
  • Hardworking
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 313 responses
Poll
70%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 374 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 184 responses
  • Hail Southern
    24%
  • Dedicated to students
    22%
  • Large scale, small feel
    16%
  • True Blue
    9%
  • Here to further your educatuon
    9%
  • A lot of hands-on experience
    7%
  • Here to further education and keep it fun
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 155 responses

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