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Georgia Southern University (GSU)

Black Pinpoint P.O. Box 8024 | Statesboro, GA | 30460

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
14,410
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Average HS GPA
3.46

Deadlines

Regular
May 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 590

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
86/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$19,282
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
3790
Transportation for Commuters
$3,794
On-Campus Room and Board
11228
Approximate Expenses per year
$39,294

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
24 : 1
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Total Faculty
1,104
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Terminal Degree
806

Gender

Women
602
Men
502
Minority
268
International
25

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
50%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Dan Cathy

President and CEO of Chick-Fil-A

Brigadier General Sandra Alvey

USAR Deputy Commanding General at 807th Medical Command

Tony Townley

Onwer/CFO and Founding Partner of Zaxby's Restaurants

Adrian Peterson

Former NFL Player for the Chicago Bears and motivational speaker

3 Star Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith

Deputy The Inspector General of the U.S. Army

Tony Arata

Country music songwriter and member of the Nashville Songwriters HOF

Luke Bryan

Award winning country music artist

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

8% are out
of state92% are
in-state

Students

81% are
full time19% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
22,353
Foreign Countries Represented
73

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.27%
Asian
1.85%
Black
24.68%
Hispanic
8.42%
Caucasian
58.06%
Unknown
0.51%
International
1.25%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
24%
First-Year Students
79%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Russell Union

Recreation Activity Center

Center for Wildlife Education

Georgia Southern Museum

Paulson Stadium

Performing Arts Center, Lamar Q. Ball Raptor Center, Georgia Southern Planetarium, Gallery 303, the Georgia Southern Botanic Gardens, Eagle Cinema, College of Engineering and Information Technology, and centennial place

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Downtown Statesboro

Statesboro Mall

Savannah

Hilton Head

Tybee Island

Statesboro has small town charm. The city has a renovated downtown area with historically restored buildings. This area hosts many unique shops and is undertaking a large scale project for the enhancement of community arts. For more general shopping needs, Statesboro has a mall complete with a Carmike theatre. Statesboro is also only an hour away from beautiful Savannah, GA and is within easy driving distance of many other coastal vacation spots.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Dr. Amy Smith
Director
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P.O. Box 8024 Statesboro, GA 30460
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912-478-5391

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday through Friday

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8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m
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912-478-5391

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconathletics@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The nearest airport to Statesboro is Savannah Hilton Head International. Shuttle service is available from the airport to Statesboro. Taxi service is available in both Hilton Head, Statesboro, and Savannah.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From I-75 South/I-16 East/Highway 301 North (Atlanta/Macon): Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit). Take a left onto Highway 301. Drive approximately 10 miles. You will pass through three traffic lights. The main entrance to Georgia Southern will be on your right. **As a point of reference look for the Super 8 on your left. Southern Drive (main entrance drive) will be on your right shortly after passing the Super 8. Take a right onto Southern Drive. Upon reaching Sweetheart Circle take a right. You will reach a fork in the road, take a left and continue around the circle. Lewis Hall will be the first building (on the circle) on your right. From I-95 North/I-16 West/GA 67 North (Savannah/Florida): Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit). Take a right onto Highway 67 North. Drive approximately 10 miles. Upon entering the Statesboro city limits you will pass through six (6) traffic lights. **As a point of reference, look for the East Georgia Regional Medical Center at the third light**. At the 7th traffic light take a left (Tillman Road). Follow this road to the next traffic light. Take a left onto 301 South. The next left you come to will be the main entrance into Georgia Southern (Southern Drive). Take a left here until Southern Drive becomes Sweetheart Circle. Take a right. Follow the circle around, when you come to a fork in the road take a left. Lewis Hall will be first building (on the circle) on your right. Visitors’ parking is in the front of the building. From Augusta and other routes on Highway 25 and Highway 80: Come into Statesboro to the fourth traffic light. Turn right at this traffic light onto Highway 301 South/Main Street. Continue through Statesboro until you reach the main entrance to Georgia Southern on your left. Take a left onto Southern Drive. Upon reaching Sweetheart Circle take a right. You will reach a fork in the road, take a left and continue around the circle. Lewis Hall will be the first building (on the circle) on your right.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

There are many area hotels available to the public. For a full listing visit http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/hotelinfo.htm or contact the Statesboro Visitors Bureau at www.visitstatesboro.com


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intramural sports
41%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
1%

Men's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Football
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Soccer
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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International Student
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Kelly Dolata,
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
280
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
24
Join a fraternity
9%
Join a sorority
14%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

90%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

0%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple, and Lenovo

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,988
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,024
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,321
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
62%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,020
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,202
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Hope Scholarships, Federal Work Study, TEACH Grant, and Zell Miller
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based SEOG
07 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
50%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
  • Information Resources Management.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • Journalism.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
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04 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Science/Studies.
  • Information Technology.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Administration of Special Education.
  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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07 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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08 ENGINEERING.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Rhetoric and Composition.
  • Writing, General.
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10 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Apparel and Textiles, General.
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Public Health Education and Promotion.
  • Public Health, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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13 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
  • Public/Applied History.
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14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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17 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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18 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
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19 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.
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20 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Clinical Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
  • School Psychology.
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21 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Administration.
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22 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Applied Economics.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Sociology.
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23 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Interior Design.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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