Georgia Southern University is a public 4-year college in Statesboro, Georgia with 21,790 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, costs an average of $16,785 a year after grants and graduates 54% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Georgia Southern University acceptance rate and admissions
Georgia Southern University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
986 to 1133
4001600
ACT composite
18 to 23
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 528 to 583, math 458 to 550). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Georgia Southern University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: $30 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Georgia Southern University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Georgia Southern University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$6,022
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$18,070
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$12,524
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$26,248
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$16,785
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,785 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,463 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Georgia Southern University graduation rate, earnings and debt
54%finished within 6 years78%came back for year two40%get a Pell Grant
54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $59,167 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $20,568 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Georgia Southern University$59,167
Georgia median, public 4-year$52,071
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Georgia Southern University$20,568
Georgia median$20,568
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Georgia Southern University majors and what graduates earn
Georgia Southern University awarded bachelor's degrees in 61 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from construction engineering technology/technician ($95,844).
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$95,844
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Georgia Southern University
46 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,022 for in-state students and $18,070 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,785 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southern University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 528 to 583 in reading and writing and 458 to 550 in math, and 18 to 23 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Georgia Southern University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Georgia Southern University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Southern University?
54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Georgia Southern University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,167 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
Similar colleges
Matched on location, type, selectivity, size, net price and graduation rate.
