Savannah State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3366 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #950 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #882 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2 of 4 | In Savannah |
| #2070 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,740
- Graduates
- 205
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- savannahstate.edu
Savannah State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Savannah State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% 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.
1,545 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
374 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Savannah State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2492 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 162 (6%) |
| White | 112 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 90 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
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
- $12,687
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,064 | $4,686 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,064 | $4,686 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,784 | $17,418 |
| Fee in-district | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| Fee in-state | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,434 | $1,434 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,803 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,620 |
| Room charge | $7,470 |
| Meal charge | $2,150 |
Savannah State University majors
Savannah State University has granted 405 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 105 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Savannah State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 68 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | 39 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 41 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 34 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 34 | ||
| Journalism | 33 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 28 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Public Administration | 20 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 10 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 9 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 9 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 9 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 56 | 405 | 105 |
Savannah State University has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 23% | 31% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Savannah State University has published 1,149 scientific papers with 23,707 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 58 |
| 1992 | 8 | 57 |
| 1993 | 20 | 65 |
| 1994 | 11 | 53 |
| 1995 | 9 | 72 |
| 1996 | 13 | 61 |
| 1997 | 13 | 39 |
| 1998 | 8 | 46 |
| 1999 | 13 | 58 |
| 2000 | 6 | 71 |
| 2001 | 18 | 79 |
| 2002 | 28 | 114 |
| 2003 | 28 | 135 |
| 2004 | 10 | 153 |
| 2005 | 22 | 190 |
| 2006 | 40 | 282 |
| 2007 | 33 | 359 |
| 2008 | 22 | 404 |
| 2009 | 34 | 477 |
| 2010 | 32 | 633 |
| 2011 | 49 | 771 |
| 2012 | 35 | 930 |
| 2013 | 26 | 929 |
| 2014 | 39 | 1080 |
| 2015 | 49 | 1554 |
| 2016 | 62 | 1512 |
| 2017 | 55 | 1625 |
| 2018 | 55 | 1658 |
| 2019 | 32 | 1677 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1779 |
| 2021 | 26 | 1774 |
| 2022 | 25 | 2111 |
| 2023 | 22 | 1771 |
Savannah State University alumni
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Tone Bell
- Occupations
- television actoractor
- Biography
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Michael Anthony Bell II, known professionally as Tone Bell, is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
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Louise Simonson
- Occupations
- comics writereditorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Louise Simonson is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as Conan the Barbarian, Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, Superman: The Man of Steel, and Steel. She is often referred to by the nickname "Weezie". Among the comic characters she co-created are Cable, Steel, Power Pack, Rictor, Doomsday and the X-Men villain Apocalypse.
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Jeffrey Catherine Jones
- Occupations
- comics artistpainterillustratorpenciller
- Biography
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Jeffrey Catherine Jones was an American artist whose work is best known from the late 1960s through the 2000s. Jones created the cover art for more than 150 books through 1976, as well as venturing into fine art during and after this time. Fantasy artist Frank Frazetta called Jones "the greatest living painter". Although Jones first achieved fame as simply Jeff Jones and later as Jeffrey Jones, she transitioned to female and added Catherine as a middle name in 1998.
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Scotty ATL
- Years
- 1985-.. (age 39)
- Occupations
- rappersongwriterrecord producer
- Biography
-
Walter Scott Williams, known professionally as Scotty ATL, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur.
General info
| Alternative names | SSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Light and Truth |
| Colors | burnt orange, reflex blue |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 379 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3219 College Street Savannah, Georgia, 31404-5310 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 148,000 |
| Phone | 9126756265 |