Georgia Southern University 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 2024 tuition & fees is $5,905 for Georgia residents and $16,959 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,576.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 25,481 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).

Georgia Southern's acceptance rate is 89.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.80%. The median SAT scores is 1060 and the ACT socre 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Georgia Southern University is $5,905 for in-state students and $16,959 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,520 for in-state students and $21,424 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,905 for Georgia residents and $16,959 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,520 for Georgia residents and $21,424 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,905$16,959
Graduate$6,520$21,424
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,905$16,959
Graduate$6,520$21,424

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »89.63% Acceptance Rate / 36.80% Yield
Test Scores »1,060 SAT / 20 ACT
Graduation Rate »52%
Transfer-out Rate26%
Retention Rate72%(full-time), 52% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio4.55% (22 to 1)
Student Population »25,481 (21,979 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$7,576

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

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
ROTCArmy, NAVY
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Georgia Southern University Directory Information

Address1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460-8126
Phone912-478-5391
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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