Georgia Southern University: Statistics

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# 1003 of 14,131 In the World
# 296 of 2,597 In North America
# 265 of 2,496 In the United States
# 7 of 1 In Statesboro
# 194 of 1,008 For Information Technology
Top 1-3 For 12 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

88%

Enrollment

3,242

Average SAT

1,060

Average ACT

21

Aid receiving

91%

Undergraduates

23,541

Graduates

3,882

Male:Female Ratio

40:60

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Doctor's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Georgia Southern University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 88% 88% 88%
Applicants 20,840 7,926 12,908
Admissions 18,317 6,938 11,376
Freshmen enrolled full time 5,011 2,076 2,935

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 55%
â–  Nonresident Alien 2%
â–  Asian 2%
â–  Hispanic 7%
â–  Black or African American 23%
â–  Two or more races 5%
â–  Unknown 6%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Georgia Southern University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Georgia Southern University majors

Georgia Southern University has granted 45 associate degrees across 1 programs, 3,819 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 1,232 master's across 46 programs, and 102 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia Southern University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse - 363 22 3
Psychology, General - 261 30 -
Business Administration and Management, General - 192 87 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology - 184 73 -
Elementary Education and Teaching - 189 66 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General - 188 21 -
Marketing & Marketing Management, General - 194 - -
Criminology - 149 26 -
Accounting - 88 74 -
Mechanical Engineering - 131 13 -
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels - - 135 -
General Studies - 134 - -
Information Technology - 107 17 -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other - - 113 -
Finance, General - 110 - -
Construction Engineering Technology & Technician - 106 - -
Public Health, General - 36 43 21
Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist - 86 - -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management - 59 22 -
Secondary Education and Teaching - 34 42 -
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General - 73 - -
Computer and Information Sciences, General - 71 - -
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General - 52 18 -
Administration of Special Education - - 60 -
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management - 56 - 2
Interior Design - 56 - -
Electrical and Electronics Engineering - 46 7 -
Physical Therapy & Therapist - 20 - 32
Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching - 31 20 -
Educational & Instructional Technology - - 50 -
Organizational Communication, General - 34 16 -
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration - - 47 -
Apparel and Textiles, General - 46 - -
Political Science and Government, General - 46 - -
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 45 - - -
Civil Engineering, General - 37 7 -
History, General - 34 5 -
Human Development and Family Studies, General - 39 - -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia - 38 - -
English Language and Literature, General - 31 6 -
Management Information Systems, General - 36 - -
Art & Art Studies, General - 34 - -
Reading Teacher Education - - 33 -
Curriculum and Instruction - - 3 25
School Psychology - - 28 -
Public Relations & Image Management - 25 - -
Educational Leadership and Administration, General - - 13 11
Computer Engineering, General - 23 - -
Mathematics, General - 12 11 -
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies - 23 - -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - 23 - -
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services - - 22 -
Graphic Design - 22 - -
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other - 21 - -
Biochemistry - 19 - -
Sociology, General - 19 - -
Special Education and Teaching, General - 19 - -
Construction Engineering - 17 - -
Journalism - 17 - -
Philosophy - 17 - -
Writing, General - 16 - -
Business & Managerial Economics - 15 - -
Chemistry, General - 15 - -
Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist - 15 - -
Music, General - 6 9 -
Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist - 15 - -
Manufacturing Engineering - 13 - -
Music Teacher Education - 13 - -
International Relations and Affairs - 12 - -
Athletic Training & Trainer - - 11 -
Public Administration - - 11 -
Social Sciences, Other - - 11 -
Computer Science - - 10 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General - 10 - -
Health & Health Care Administration & Management - - 10 -
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General - 7 2 -
Anthropology, General - 8 - -
Applied Engineering - - 8 -
Clinical Psychology - - - 8
Geography - 3 5 -
Geology & Earth Science, General - 8 - -
Physical Sciences, General - - 8 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General - - 5 -
Physics, General - 5 - -
Applied Economics - - 4 -
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other - - 4 -
International Business & Trade & Commerce - 4 - -
Multicultural Education - - 3 -
Economics, General - 2 - -
Legal Professions and Studies, Other - 2 - -
Art Teacher Education - 1 - -
Spanish Language and Literature - - 1 -
Women's Studies - 1 - -
Grand Total 45 3,819 1,232 102

Publications & Citations

Georgia Southern University has published 15,799 scientific papers with 279,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,483 / 167,466
Computer Science
6,636 / 132,193
Biology
6,572 / 142,366
Environmental Science
6,562 / 139,258
Medicine
6,180 / 122,795
Engineering
6,108 / 118,708
Political Science
5,740 / 101,572
Law
5,396 / 99,071
Physics
5,304 / 102,148
Sociology
5,009 / 93,571
Psychology
4,858 / 94,862
Mathematics
4,484 / 85,655
Philosophy
4,117 / 73,955
Chemistry
4,071 / 91,134
Business
3,636 / 77,381
Quantum and Particle physics
3,522 / 69,394
Geography and Cartography
3,418 / 60,830
Ecology
3,234 / 82,431
Economics
3,131 / 52,720
Geology
3,078 / 64,397
History
2,783 / 40,868
Statistics
2,713 / 62,185
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,379 / 49,009
Archaeology
2,267 / 37,893
Paleontology
2,115 / 44,937
Materials Science
2,097 / 45,495
Genetics
2,062 / 52,542
Pathology
2,021 / 41,233
Art & Design
1,919 / 25,616
Development Studies
1,891 / 30,527
Organic chemistry
1,801 / 39,829
Social Psychology
1,778 / 41,125
Biochemistry
1,777 / 44,173
Linguistics
1,777 / 32,646
Management
1,721 / 41,006
Public Health
1,687 / 35,310
Education
1,599 / 23,617
Botany
1,597 / 42,522
Machine Learning
1,522 / 36,947
Mathematics Education
1,497 / 21,975

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

33 Notable alumni

John Mohring

1. John Mohring

1984-. (aged 42)
Canadian football player American football player
John Mohring Jr. is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles.
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Shawn Arévalo McCollough

2. Shawn Arévalo McCollough

1971-. (aged 55)
Shawn Arévalo McCollough is president and CEO of the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence in Washington, DC. A former superintendent of schools, principal, and teacher, McCollough's reform efforts have been recognized by George W. Bush, and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige.
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Ronald 'Bo' Ginn

3. Ronald 'Bo' Ginn

1934-2005 (aged 71)
politician
Ronald Bryan "Bo" Ginn, was an American politician who represented Georgia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1983.
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Charles Floyd Hatcher

4. Charles Floyd Hatcher

1939-. (aged 87)
lawyer politician
Charles Floyd Hatcher is an American politician and lawyer from the U.S. state of Georgia. He served in Congress as a Democrat.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names GSU
Founded 1906
Colors blue, gold
Academic calendar August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August)
Total staff 2,778
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Address 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, Georgia, 30460-8126 United States
City Population 33,000
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