Georgia Southern University
tuition & fees
$17,734
graduate tuition & fees
$22,414
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
27,423
online students
6,106
Number of Programs
223
Financial Aid Amount
$7,682
SAT Scores
1,055
Graduation Rate
55%
Georgia Southern University is a Public, 4 years college located in Statesboro, Georgia. Georgia Southern ranked 240th in National Universities and 7th in Georgia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 27,423 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Georgia Southern's acceptance rate is 87.89% last year (undergraduate school).
Georgia Southern University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Georgia Southern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460-8126 |
| Phone | 912-478-5391 |
| WEB | www.georgiasouthern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | georgiasouthern.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | em.georgiasouthern.edu/military/ta/ |
| Athletic | www.gseagles.com/sports/2013/7/14/gen_0714132518.aspx? |
| Disability Service | students.georgiasouthern.edu/sarc/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Georgia Southern University is 87.89% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.23%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.89 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 28.23 % |
Tuition & Fees
Georgia Southern's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,022 for Georgia residents and $17,734 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.57% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,959).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,646 for Georgia residents and $22,414 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.62% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,022 | $17,734 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,646 | $22,414 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 27,423 students have enrolled at Georgia Southern (2024-2025). Among them, 6,106 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Georgia Southern has 23,541 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,882 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 27,423 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 23,541 |
| Graduate Students | 3,882 |
| Online Enrollment | 6,106 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Georgia Southern offers 223 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 23 out of the 223 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Georgia Southern
| Number of programs | 223 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 23 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |