Georgia Southern University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Georgia Southern University is a public research university in Statesboro, Georgia, with about 21,790 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,236 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,022
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,267 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 21,790 86.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.90%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 25.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 83.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1053
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 27,361
- Applicants (IPEDS): 14,410
- Room & Board: $11,492 annual estimate
Georgia Southern University: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgia Southern University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA (ZIP 30460-8126).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Georgia Southern University public or private?
Georgia Southern University is a Public institution.
How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
Published tuition: $6,022 in-state, $17,734 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,267.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,162 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,564 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,965 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,408 |
| $110,001+ | $19,789 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,088.
How hard is it to get into Georgia Southern University?
Admission rate: 87.89%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1053 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Georgia Southern University?
Total enrollment: 21,790 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 27,361 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,882 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Southern University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.90%.
First-year retention: 77.8%.
What do graduates of Georgia Southern University earn?
Median earnings: $44,423 six years after entry; $53,236 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
36.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgia Southern University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (393 completions)
- Psychology, General (296 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (280 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (257 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (255 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (210 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (198 completions)
- Criminology (176 completions)
- Accounting (171 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (144 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgia Southern University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.89%; completion rate 54.90%; median earnings $53,236 at 10 years; net price $15,267. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,022
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgia Southern University was $6,022.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,267
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgia Southern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,267.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,267 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,088 4-Year In-State Tuition
$70,936 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,492 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,216 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,730 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgia Southern University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Georgia Southern University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Georgia Southern University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,071 | $16,137 | $16,405 |
| 2014 | $6,170 | $16,487 | $16,552 |
| 2015 | $6,273 | $16,847 | $16,963 |
| 2016 | $6,273 | $16,847 | $16,480 |
| 2017 | $6,356 | $17,142 | $16,548 |
| 2018 | $6,356 | $17,142 | $15,795 |
| 2019 | $6,463 | $17,518 | $15,536 |
| 2020 | $6,485 | $17,539 | $15,571 |
| 2021 | $6,485 | $17,539 | $15,851 |
| 2022 | $6,485 | $17,539 | $15,266 |
| 2023 | $5,905 | $16,959 | $16,531 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.89% Acceptance Rate
14,410 Total Applicants
12,916 Students Admitted
4,753 First-Time Students Enrolled
36.80% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1053
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Georgia Southern University reported total enrollment of about 21,790 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.3%), Black or African American (23.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). About 36.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgia Southern University in 2024 is 21,790 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 27,361 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,882 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 54.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.61% 100% Completion Time
54.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.61% of students graduating from Georgia Southern University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgia Southern University.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$53,236 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
771.75% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgia Southern University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 100 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 393 completions
2. Psychology, General: 296 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 280 completions
4. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 257 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 255 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 210 completions
7. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 198 completions
8. Criminology: 176 completions
9. Accounting: 171 completions
Most popular programs at Georgia Southern University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgia Southern University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Georgia Southern University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 83.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,310
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,399
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in Statesboro, GA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 21,790 students. Student body composition includes White (54.3%), Black or African American (23.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). The admission rate is 87.89%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1053. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.90%. Approximately 36.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Statesboro, GA 30460-8126
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 100 distinct degree programs, Georgia Southern University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Georgia Southern University located?
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA.
What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University is 87.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,410 applicants and 12,916 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,022 and average net price is $15,267 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,492 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 27,361 students, White (54.3%), Black or African American (23.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Georgia Southern University?
About 25.1% of students at Georgia Southern University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Georgia Southern University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Georgia Southern University reports midpoint SAT about 1053 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Georgia Southern University earn?
Median earnings are $44,423 six years after entry and $53,236 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Southern University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgia Southern University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Georgia Southern University public or private?
Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in Statesboro, GA.
Is Georgia Southern University an HBCU?
No. Georgia Southern University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgia Southern University a tribal college?
No. Georgia Southern University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Statesboro, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.