Overview
Georgia Southern University is a accessible public four-year institution in Statesboro, Georgia. The school accepts 88.9% of applicants and enrolls 21,029 students.
Admission Statistics
- Acceptance Rate
- 88.9%
- Average SAT
- 1,065
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 980–1,150
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 21
- Total Enrollment
- 21,029
Your Chances by SAT Score
Your score is above the 75th percentile. You are a competitive applicant.
Your score falls within the middle 50% of admitted students.
Your score is below the 25th percentile. Other parts of your application will need to stand out.
Admission Guide
Georgia Southern accepts applications through the University System of Georgia application portal, with priority deadlines of December 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. You can apply later, but housing and financial aid priority goes to early applicants.
Submit your high school transcripts, but you don't need letters of recommendation or essays for most programs. The university requires completion of the Required High School Curriculum with specific coursework including four years of English, four years of math, three years of science, and three years of social studies.
Engineering programs require stronger preparation and maintain higher admission standards than the general university. Nursing has additional prerequisites and a separate application process after completing core coursework. These competitive programs fill quickly and have limited spots.
Apply for housing as soon as you're admitted since residence halls operate on a first-come basis. The university requires all freshmen under 21 to live on campus unless they live with family within 30 miles. Eagle ID card services and orientation registration open after you pay your enrollment deposit.
Georgia Southern operates on a semester system with classes starting in late August. The Statesboro campus covers over 900 acres in southeast Georgia, about an hour from Savannah. Campus parking requires permits, which you can purchase online before arriving.
Complete your FAFSA early since Georgia residents may qualify for HOPE Scholarship funding. The university offers payment plans if you need to spread tuition costs across the semester rather than paying the full amount upfront.
What It Costs If You Get In
- Average Net Price
- $16,531/yr
- Tuition (in-state)
- $5,905
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,959
- Students Receiving Aid
- 35%
After You Graduate
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.1%
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,236/yr
- Freshman Retention Rate
- 77.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Georgia Southern University require SAT or ACT scores for admission?
Georgia Southern requires either SAT or ACT scores for freshman admission. The university does not have a test-optional policy.
What is the application deadline for Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern has rolling admissions with a priority deadline of May 1 for fall semester. Applications are accepted after this date on a space-available basis.
How many credit hours can transfer to Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern accepts up to 60 credit hours from two-year colleges and up to 90 credit hours from four-year institutions. Students must complete at least 30 credit hours at Georgia Southern to earn a degree.
Does Georgia Southern University offer early admission programs?
Georgia Southern does not offer early decision or early action programs. All applications are processed through regular admission on a rolling basis.