Georgia Southern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1088 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #310 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #279 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #190 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 22,295
- Graduates
- 3,746
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 14,410 | 5,697 | 8,709 |
| Admissions | 12,916 | 5,090 | 7,826 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,604 | 2,022 | 2,582 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 149 | 63 | 86 |
13,118 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,317 or 49%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgia Southern University are 980-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,133 or 24%
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 | 15137 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6281 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 2031 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 1188 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 553 (2%) |
| Asian | 521 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 243 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (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
- $8,075
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,371 | $4,986 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,371 | $4,986 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,425 | $19,890 |
| 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 | $10,993 |
| Room charge | $6,763 |
| Meal charge | $4,230 |
Georgia Southern University majors
Georgia Southern University has granted 3,859 bachelor's degrees across 71 programs, 1,183 master's across 43 programs, and 85 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia Southern University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 339 | 22 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 271 | 24 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 187 | 98 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 201 | 60 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 210 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 186 | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 141 | 43 | ||
| Accounting | 72 | 108 | ||
| Criminology | 154 | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 151 | 13 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 143 | |||
| General Studies | 133 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 131 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 118 | |||
| Finance, General | 107 | |||
| Public Health, General | 40 | 46 | 15 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 93 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 59 | 24 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 81 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 75 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 59 | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 40 | 31 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 70 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 55 | 13 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 57 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 32 | 23 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 53 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 53 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 50 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 28 | 21 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 12 | 36 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 47 | |||
| Administration of Special Education | 44 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 44 | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 40 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 37 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | 6 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 34 | |||
| Graphic Design | 34 | |||
| Interior Design | 33 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 32 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 30 | |||
| History, General | 23 | 7 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 29 | |||
| Sociology, General | 29 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 28 | |||
| Information Technology | 15 | 13 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 26 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 24 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 24 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 23 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 9 | ||
| Writing, General | 21 | |||
| Biochemistry | 20 | |||
| Music, General | 12 | 8 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 19 | |||
| Computer Science | 19 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | |||
| Journalism | 18 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 8 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 15 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| School Psychology | 15 | |||
| Philosophy | 14 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 12 | |||
| Public Administration | 12 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 11 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |||
| Applied Engineering | 10 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | 6 | ||
| Construction Engineering | 9 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | |||
| Geography | 4 | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |||
| Multicultural Education | 8 | |||
| Physics, General | 8 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Women's Studies | 3 | |||
| Applied Economics | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 24 | 3,859 | 1,183 | 85 |
Georgia Southern University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 44% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Georgia Southern University has published 15,242 scientific papers with 265,058 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 111 | 220 |
| 1993 | 90 | 268 |
| 1994 | 109 | 314 |
| 1995 | 125 | 365 |
| 1996 | 132 | 619 |
| 1997 | 139 | 726 |
| 1998 | 138 | 823 |
| 1999 | 119 | 991 |
| 2000 | 156 | 1068 |
| 2001 | 155 | 1249 |
| 2002 | 195 | 1735 |
| 2003 | 219 | 1917 |
| 2004 | 236 | 2195 |
| 2005 | 229 | 2496 |
| 2006 | 256 | 2967 |
| 2007 | 295 | 3423 |
| 2008 | 320 | 4106 |
| 2009 | 366 | 5072 |
| 2010 | 371 | 5593 |
| 2011 | 528 | 6662 |
| 2012 | 465 | 7574 |
| 2013 | 552 | 8446 |
| 2014 | 625 | 9893 |
| 2015 | 798 | 10959 |
| 2016 | 856 | 11804 |
| 2017 | 768 | 12553 |
| 2018 | 891 | 14714 |
| 2019 | 947 | 17247 |
| 2020 | 988 | 22352 |
| 2021 | 862 | 26022 |
| 2022 | 860 | 25254 |
| 2023 | 943 | 25989 |
| 2024 | 772 | 24653 |
Georgia Southern University alumni
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Walton Goggins
- Occupations
- photographerfilm producerexploreractortelevision actor
- 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–present), Invincible (2021–present), and Fallout (2024–present). He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Justified, and for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Fallout.
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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. Four more singles have reached the Top 10.
-
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 collaborating with various musicians in their music videos, including Jack Harlow, Drake, Lil Yachty, and others.
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Patrika Darbo
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm directoractor
- 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 (1989), 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 | 2,813 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, Georgia, 30460-8126 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 9124785391 |