Georgia Southern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1003 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #296 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #265 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #194 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 129 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 23,541
- Graduates
- 3,882
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.georgiasouthern.edu
Georgia Southern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Georgia Southern University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 20,840 | 7,926 | 12,908 |
| Admissions | 18,317 | 6,938 | 11,376 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 5,011 | 2,076 | 2,935 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 159 | 74 | 85 |
13,620 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,106 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,829 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 986
or below
75% of them
had 1133
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgia Southern University are 986-1133 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
932 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Georgia Southern University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 15037 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6321 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 1857 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1712 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 1263 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 597 (2%) |
| Asian | 534 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 36 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,994
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,488 | $5,112 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,488 | $5,112 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,200 | $20,880 |
| Fee in-district | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Fee in-state | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,534 | $1,534 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,722 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,492 |
| Room charge | $7,184 |
| Meal charge | $4,308 |
Georgia Southern University majors
Georgia Southern University has granted 3,819 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 1,232 master's across 46 programs, and 102 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia Southern University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 363 | 22 | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 261 | 30 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 192 | 87 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 184 | 73 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 189 | 66 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 188 | 21 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 194 | |||
| Criminology | 149 | 26 | ||
| Accounting | 88 | 74 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 131 | 13 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 135 | |||
| General Studies | 134 | |||
| Information Technology | 107 | 17 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 113 | |||
| Finance, General | 110 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 106 | |||
| Public Health, General | 36 | 43 | 21 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 86 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 59 | 22 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 34 | 42 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 73 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 71 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 52 | 18 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 60 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 56 | 2 | ||
| Interior Design | 56 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 46 | 7 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 20 | 32 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 31 | 20 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 50 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 34 | 16 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 47 | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 46 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 45 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 37 | 7 | ||
| History, General | 34 | 5 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 39 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 38 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | 6 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 36 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 34 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 33 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | 25 | ||
| School Psychology | 28 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 25 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 23 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 11 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 23 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 23 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |||
| Graphic Design | 22 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 21 | |||
| Biochemistry | 19 | |||
| Sociology, General | 19 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | |||
| Construction Engineering | 17 | |||
| Journalism | 17 | |||
| Philosophy | 17 | |||
| Writing, General | 16 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 15 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 15 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | 9 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 15 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 13 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | |||
| Public Administration | 11 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 11 | |||
| Computer Science | 10 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 7 | 2 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |||
| Applied Engineering | 8 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | |||
| Geography | 3 | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Applied Economics | 4 | |||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Multicultural Education | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Women's Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 45 | 3,819 | 1,232 | 102 |
Georgia Southern University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 48% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Georgia Southern University has published 15,799 scientific papers with 279,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 90 | 268 |
| 1994 | 110 | 311 |
| 1995 | 126 | 364 |
| 1996 | 132 | 624 |
| 1997 | 139 | 729 |
| 1998 | 138 | 826 |
| 1999 | 119 | 993 |
| 2000 | 156 | 1067 |
| 2001 | 156 | 1256 |
| 2002 | 195 | 1734 |
| 2003 | 221 | 1918 |
| 2004 | 236 | 2206 |
| 2005 | 230 | 2500 |
| 2006 | 256 | 2969 |
| 2007 | 295 | 3422 |
| 2008 | 320 | 4107 |
| 2009 | 367 | 5078 |
| 2010 | 372 | 5610 |
| 2011 | 529 | 6675 |
| 2012 | 465 | 7587 |
| 2013 | 553 | 8450 |
| 2014 | 624 | 9910 |
| 2015 | 801 | 11039 |
| 2016 | 858 | 11824 |
| 2017 | 768 | 12571 |
| 2018 | 891 | 14738 |
| 2019 | 950 | 17260 |
| 2020 | 986 | 22183 |
| 2021 | 863 | 25038 |
| 2022 | 863 | 24405 |
| 2023 | 947 | 25507 |
| 2024 | 783 | 24719 |
| 2025 | 671 | 22142 |
Georgia Southern University alumni
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Walton Goggins
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorphotographerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. is an American actor. He has starred in various television series, including The Shield (2002–2008), Justified (2010–2015), Vice Principals (2016–2017), The Righteous Gemstones (2019–2025), Invincible (2021–present), Fallout (2024–present), and The White Lotus (2025). He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Justified and The White Lotus, and for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Fallout.
-
Druski
- Occupations
- comedian
- Biography
-
Drew Desbordes, known professionally as Druski, is an American comedian, actor, and influencer. He is known for his sketch comedy, Coulda Been Records, and collaborations with various musicians in their music videos, including Jack Harlow, Drake, Lil Yachty, and others.
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Cole Swindell
- Occupations
- songwritersinger-songwriterrecording artistsinger
- Biography
-
Colden Rainey Swindell is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has written singles for Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Luke Bryan, and has released four albums for Warner Bros. Records Nashville. He has released thirteen singles, eight of which have reached number one on the Hot Country Songs and/or Country Airplay charts. Five more singles have reached the Top 10. Swindell is known for hits such as “Chillin’ It,” “You Should Be Here,” “Flatliner,” “Never Say Never,” and “She Had Me At Heads Carolina.”
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Patrika Darbo
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Patrika Darbo is an American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1988 romantic comedy film It Takes Two and later appeared in The 'Burbs, Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will? (1990), Spaced Invaders (1990), Leaving Normal (1992), In the Line of Fire (1993) and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997). Darbo played Roseanne Barr in the 1994 biographical television film Roseanne & Tom: Behind the Scenes.
General info
| Alternative names | GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,778 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, Georgia, 30460-8126 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 9124785391 |