Savannah State Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $5,750
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,043
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Savannah State:
- Total Enrollment: 3,193, including 419 online students
- 2,966 Undergraduate, 227 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.4% men, 62.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 28%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 44 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Savannah State Overview
Savannah State University (Savannah State) is a four-year, public school located in Savannah, GA. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Savannah State's tuition & fees is $5,750 for Georgia residents and $19,043 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,740.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,193 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
Savannah State ranked 20th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Savannah State 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 Savannah State University is $5,750 for in-state students and $19,043 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,398 for in-state students and $19,862 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,014 for Georgia residents and $22,359 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,689 for Georgia residents and $20,926 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,750 | $19,043 |
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| Graduate | $6,398 | $19,862 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,014 | $22,359 |
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| Graduate | $6,689 | $20,926 |
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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
Savannah State 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 Savannah State
| 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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