C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    C
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    C+
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Savannah State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Address
3219 College Street
Savannah, GA 31404
Website
savannahstate.edu

Savannah State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
770-920
ACT Range
16-19
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Savannah State University

Cost

Net Price
$10,282/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $9,755/ year
  • $30-48k
    $10,626/ year
  • $49-75k
    $13,845/ year
  • $76-110k
    $14,982/ year
  • $110k+
    $15,055/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
69%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.87 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.83 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.82 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biology
    64 Graduates
  • Journalism
    60 Graduates
  • Homeland Security
    38 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
    37 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    32 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    31 Graduates
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
    28 Graduates
  • Sociology
    22 Graduates
  • Accounting
    21 Graduates
  • Marine Biology and Oceanography
    21 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,062Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
80%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 51 responses
Report
  • Turnup!
    43%
  • Chill.
    25%
  • Determined
    24%
  • Helpful
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.102 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.123 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 61 responses
Report
  • We can get anywhere from here.
    56%
  • Not the best but its all in what you make of it.
    16%
  • Illustrious
    15%
  • Tell them we are Rising.
    7%
  • Exceeds beyond the expectations
    3%
  • Needs improvement
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
27%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.66 responses
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Savannah State University Reviews

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When I first attended Savannah State University, I admit I did not like it. To the location from the people, it was all a new experience for me. Two years later, I love my HBCU (Historically Black College/University), Savannah State University. Every university/college has its inner problems, but you are the ultimate benefactor. I learned that, the only person to make it the best four years of your life. I joined the school's Newspaper and have participated in various community service opportunities. I also was inducted into the University's chapter in the National Honor Society.
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My experience at the university of Savannah state has been phenomenal. The diversity, the food, the academics, the environment, and the freedom all have played big roles in my life as it relates to learning responsibility. My college experience has shown me how to correctly manage my time for the things that are more important than others like doing all of my work before going to a party. Savannah State University has taught me discipline in one of the best ways possible. This discipline has also taught me that in fact "anything i put my mind to I can do". I believe in myself wholeheartedly and as a student at the University of Savannah State i feel as if the faculty and staff believe in me as well. Savannah is my second home to Atlanta anywhere i go I make sure to represent my school by being bold, being respectful, being intelligent and being tiger proud.
There are a variety of different opportunities that are presented at Savannah State University, such as holiday events, concerts, Greek life, sports, fashion and talent show and so much more. Savannah State even gives student the luxury to introduce opportunity to their peers and the community themselves. Although, there are an abundance of amazing positive aspects of SSU, like any other college, there are also contras. Some may agree that it is very difficult to obtain help from certain officials on campus; such as the financial aid office, the cashier's office and even some advisory officials. Also Savannah State University is a popular diverse HBCU, which is located in the middle of a low income, high crime rate community, which could definitely entice a major concern amongst the students and campus.