Overview

Georgia Southern University is a University institution located in Statesboro, GA.

Location & Contact

Address P.O. Box 8024
Statesboro, GA  30460
United States

Contact Dr. Amy Clines
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-5391
Fax: 912-478-7240

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Hotel/motel Administration/management	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Health Communication	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Construction Engineering	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians	×
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Writing, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General	×
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Assistant	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Science	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies	×
Physical Fitness Technician	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology	×
Experimental Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Criminology	×
Development Economics And International Development	×
Economics, General	×
Geographic Information Science And Cartography	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Interior Design	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20,840

Applied

18,317

Accepted

23,618

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,908

Females Applied

11,376

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,926

Males Applied

6,938

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.44

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Submission of official college transcript

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	544	528	583
SAT Math	517	458	550
ACT Composite	-	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,610

In-state

20,670

Out-of-state

5,610

In-district

Fees

1,534

Full-time student fees

11,742

Room & board

7,502

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

12,566

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,490

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,852

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,541

Avg. Loan Aid

1,779

Avg. Grant Aid

10,055

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

23,618

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.65%
Black or African American	23.06%
White or Caucasian	54.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.23%
Asian	1.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	4.8%
Other	6.79%

Gender

Male (42.34%)

Female (57.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Week, Eagle Expo Career Fair and Eagle Experience

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Honors Student Organization, Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Phi, Phi Mu and Puppy Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
bicycle and property registration, operation identification, vehicle jump starts, vehicle unlock

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

1,078

Total Faculty

25:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 885

Part-time - 193

Male - 506

Female - 572