Georgia Southern University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
88.89%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
33.39%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,357
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,680 students have applied and 13,049 students have allowed to admit to Georgia Southern University (Acceptance rate: 88.89%). Georgia Southern's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 33.39 % where 4,357 students have finally enrolled out of 13,049 admitted students.
Georgia Southern acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.79%).
Georgia Southern enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.10%).
How to Apply to Georgia Southern University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Georgia Southern. Georgia Southern offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/financial-aid-process/estimated-cost-of-attendance/ |
| Veterans Tuition | em.georgiasouthern.edu/military/ta/ |
| Athletic | www.gseagles.com/sports/2013/7/14/GEN_0714132518.aspx? |
| Disability Service | students.georgiasouthern.edu/sarc/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Georgia Southern and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Georgia Southern University is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Georgia Southern University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,169). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | 1,060 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,169 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,062 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Georgia Southern University, 3,087 students submitted SAT scores (71% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 520 | 560 |
| Total | 980 | 1,060 | 1,150 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Georgia Southern University, 1,510 students submitted ACT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 22 |
Georgia Southern Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Georgia Southern University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |