Georgia Southern Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.89%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1055. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,022
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,734
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Georgia Southern:
- Total Enrollment: 27,423, including 6,106 online students
- 23,541 Undergraduate, 3,882 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.3% men, 59.7% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 55%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 223 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 23 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 69 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Georgia Southern Overview
Georgia Southern University (Georgia Southern) is a four-year, public school located in Statesboro, GA. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Georgia Southern's tuition & fees is $6,022 for Georgia residents and $17,734 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,682.
The school has a total enrollment of 27,423 and the students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
Georgia Southern's acceptance rate is 87.89% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.23%. The median SAT score is 1055 and the ACT score is 20.
Georgia Southern ranked 173rd in National Universities and 7th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Georgia Southern University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Georgia Southern University is $6,022 for in-state students and $17,734 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,646 for in-state students and $22,414 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,141 for Georgia residents and $18,544 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,774 for Georgia residents and $23,450 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,022 | $17,734 |
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| Graduate | $6,646 | $22,414 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,141 | $18,544 |
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| Graduate | $6,774 | $23,450 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Georgia Southern University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Georgia Southern
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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