Georgia Southern University
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GPA
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High School GPA
4.0 (6.8%)
3.75–3.99 (22.2%)
3.50–3.74 (21.5%)
3.25–3.49 (21.4%)
3.00–3.24 (15.9%)
2.50–2.99 (11.2%)
2.00–2.49 (1.1%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Very Important |
| Class rank | Considered |
| Application Essay | Not Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Not Considered |
Non-academic
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not Considered |
| Talent/ability | Not Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not Considered |
| First generation | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Not Considered |
| Volunteer work | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $5,905
In-State Cost of Attendance: $24,563
Out-of-State Tuition: $16,959
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $35,617
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 3,172
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $11,617
Students with non-need merit aid: 174
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $1,276
Student Debt
Median total debt: $15,250
Students with federal loans: 40.0%
Students with Pell grants: 35.5%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $43,987
After 5 years: $57,677
Majors(72 programs)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(303 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(286 graduates)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(285 graduates)
- Biology, General.(281 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(218 graduates)
- Marketing.(201 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(190 graduates)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(190 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering.(187 graduates)
- Information Science/Studies.(128 graduates)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.(118 graduates)
- Finance and Financial Management Services.(112 graduates)
- Construction Engineering Technologies.(108 graduates)
- Criminology.(106 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(102 graduates)
- Public Health.(89 graduates)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.(87 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(81 graduates)
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.(80 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(79 graduates)
- Management Information Systems and Services.(61 graduates)
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(58 graduates)
- Business/Managerial Economics.(57 graduates)
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.(55 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(54 graduates)
- Civil Engineering.(51 graduates)
- Apparel and Textiles.(51 graduates)
- History.(51 graduates)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.(49 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(47 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(44 graduates)
- Chemistry.(41 graduates)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.(40 graduates)
- Sociology.(37 graduates)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.(36 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(36 graduates)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(36 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(34 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(34 graduates)
- Journalism.(33 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(31 graduates)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(30 graduates)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(22 graduates)
- Mathematics.(18 graduates)
- Special Education and Teaching.(17 graduates)
- Manufacturing Engineering.(17 graduates)
- Music.(17 graduates)
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.(16 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(16 graduates)
- Anthropology.(14 graduates)
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other.(12 graduates)
- Physics.(11 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(10 graduates)
- Economics.(10 graduates)
- International Business.(10 graduates)
- Philosophy.(9 graduates)
- Graphic Communications.(2 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(2 graduates)
- Geography and Cartography.(2 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(1 graduates)
- Construction Engineering.(1 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Research and Experimental Psychology.
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
- Hospitality Administration/Management.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,029 students
Admission Rate: 89.6%
Retention Rate: 77.2%
Graduation Rate: 52.0%
Student Demographics
White (58.1%)
Hispanic (8.4%)
Black (24.6%)
Asian (1.8%)
Two or More (4.9%)
International (1.3%)
Gender Distribution
Men (43.4%)
Women (56.6%)