Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
89.63%
SAT Average
1,057
ACT Range
18-23
Georgia Southern University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 89.63%. This means approximately 896 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 21,029 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
89.63%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,905 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,959 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,563 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $16,531 | State avg: $16,729. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 35.49% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 40.04% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Georgia Southern University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$16,959
Room and board
$10,993
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$7,474
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,563
Average net price
$16,531
Average aid coverage
33%
$8,032 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Georgia Southern University pays approximately $16,531 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Georgia average of $16,729 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Georgia Southern University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Georgia and national averages.
Georgia Southern University net price
$16,531
Georgia average
$16,729
National average
$17,506
Georgia Southern University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $16,959 and average net price at $16,531. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$16,959
Current net price
$16,531
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
52.05%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,236
Undergraduates
21,029
10-Year Median Earnings - Georgia Southern University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Georgia Southern University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Georgia Southern University?
Undergraduates
21,029
Completion rate
52.05%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
35.49%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
40.04%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 35.49% of Georgia Southern University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 40.04% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Georgia Southern University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Georgia Southern University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Georgia Southern University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Georgia Southern University is listed at 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460-8126. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Georgia Southern University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | 89.63% | $16,959 | $16,531 | $53,236 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | Not available | $19,400 | $28,032 | $106,192 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 16.46% | $32,876 | $13,289 | $102,772 |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | 96.15% | $19,686 | $31,471 | $92,405 |
| Emory University | 11.10% | $60,774 | $23,911 | $80,137 |
Similar Schools in Statesboro
This local cluster focuses on nearby Statesboro schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Statesboro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate?
Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 89.63%.
How much is Georgia Southern University tuition?
Georgia Southern University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,959.
What is Georgia Southern University's average net price?
Georgia Southern University's average net price in the local dataset is $16,531.
What is Georgia Southern University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,236 for Georgia Southern University.
Is Georgia Southern University accredited?
Georgia Southern University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Georgia Southern University?
The local dataset lists 21,029 undergraduate students at Georgia Southern University.
What percentage of Georgia Southern University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Georgia Southern University in the local dataset is 35.49%.
What is the federal loan rate at Georgia Southern University?
The federal loan rate for Georgia Southern University in the local dataset is 40.04%.
Where should I verify Georgia Southern University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Georgia Southern University or the latest official federal education data.