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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in the town setting of Statesboro, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 21.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
21.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading528 - 583
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math458 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 23
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,006
Earnings 5yr: $92,336
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,011
Earnings 5yr: $101,137
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,401
Earnings 5yr: $115,491
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,350
Earnings 5yr: $104,587
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,844
Earnings 5yr: $101,493
Debt: $26,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,467
Earnings 5yr: $91,083
Debt: $27,000
Public Health.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,128
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,026
Earnings 5yr: $93,792
Debt: $23,750
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,534
Earnings 5yr: $86,980
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,092
Earnings 5yr: $80,136
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,731
Earnings 5yr: $85,716
Debt: $25,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,785
Earnings 5yr: $80,950
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,310
Earnings 5yr: $95,199
Debt: $23,375
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,409
Earnings 5yr: $80,336
Debt: $29,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,988
Earnings 5yr: $78,490
Debt: $27,277
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,411
Earnings 5yr: $70,551
Debt: $24,656
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,034
Earnings 5yr: $76,963
Debt: $26,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,821
Earnings 5yr: $71,138
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,726
Earnings 5yr: $69,063
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,282
Earnings 5yr: $70,091
Debt: $23,363
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,267
In-State Tuition$6,022
Out-of-State Tuition$17,734
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,423
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,236
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$65,829
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