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Georgia Southern University
Admission at Georgia Southern University is close to open (87.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $53,236 median earnings below before the application.
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Georgia Southern University anchors the college town of Statesboro, GA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, where graduates median $95,844 four years out. 36.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 21,790 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1160 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Georgia Southern University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Georgia Southern University received 14,410 applications and admitted 12,916 (89.6%), with 4,753 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 980–1160 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Georgia Southern University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Georgia Southern University compares
| Georgia Southern University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.9% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,022 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,236 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Georgia Southern University: $53,236 median at year ten, versus $47,290 across Georgia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $6,022 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $17,734. For non-residents, Georgia Southern University's $17,734 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Georgia Southern University is a big school: 21,790 undergraduates at last count.
54.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Georgia Southern University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Georgia Southern University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $95,844 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,467 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $92,026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,731 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $81,310 |
| Information Science/Studies | $80,409 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,988 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,411 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,034 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,726 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,282 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $72,156 |
| Marketing | $69,425 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $66,017 |
| Chemistry | $65,629 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $65,037 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $64,934 |
| Mathematics | $59,424 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,949 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $57,606 |
| Anthropology | $55,879 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,330 |
| Journalism | $54,396 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $53,981 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $53,826 |
| Criminology | $53,766 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $53,396 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,272 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,398 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $52,038 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $51,581 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,800 |
| Biology, General | $50,667 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $49,941 |
| Public Health | $49,881 |
| Psychology, General | $48,180 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,137 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $47,844 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $47,439 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,109 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,901 |
| History | $45,796 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,505 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $45,043 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $42,573 |
| Sociology | $42,305 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,107 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,659 |
| Music | $34,150 |
Median earnings for these 49 Georgia Southern University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,236 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Georgia Southern University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Georgia Southern University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1160 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate?
89.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 12,916 admitted from 14,410 applicants.
How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
In-state tuition is $6,022; out-of-state students pay $17,734. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Georgia Southern University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,236 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Gordon State College — 85.9% admitted
- Life University — 93% admitted
- Herzing University-Atlanta — 93.8% admitted
- Covenant College — 86.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.