Georgia Southern University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Statesboro, GA
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#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

27,423

Location Statesboro, Georgia
Website georgiasouthern.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia, approximately 50 miles northwest of Savannah. The main campus spans over 900 acres characterized by Georgian-style architecture and expansive green spaces dotted with live oak trees. Originally established in 1906 as a land-grant institution focused on agricultural and mechanical education, Georgia Southern has evolved into a comprehensive public research university. The institution maintains strong programs in business, engineering, education, and nursing, while also housing the only College of Public Health in the University System of Georgia. The university operates a traditional residential campus with multiple student housing options, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Sun Belt Conference.

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Ratings

GS is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

1 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Georgia Southern University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 986/1133
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23
GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

87.9%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 28.2%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$6,022

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,734

Breakdown

Tuition $6,022
Books and Supplies $1,216
Other Fees $1,534
Room and Board $11,492
Budget for Other Expenses $8,176
Total One Year Cost $28,440

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Georgia Southern University are Business, Education, and Engineering Technology. 24% of students major in Business, 10% in Education, and 7% in Engineering Technology.