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Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,423

Acceptance Rate

90%

Graduation Rate

52%

Annual Tuition

$5,905

At a Glance

Total Students

21,029

Retention Rate

77%

Faculty Ratio

24

Financial Aid

40%

Median Debt

$23,250

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Georgia Southern University in Statesboro is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 89.6% and a student body of 21,029. The university retains 77.2% of its students. The graduation rate is 52.4%. The average in-state tuition is $5,905, and 40% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,987. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $44,423, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $53,236. The median debt for graduates is $23,250.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 54% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Georgia Southern University alumni earn a median of $43,987. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $44,423. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,236. The median debt for graduates is $23,250. Forty percent of students receive financial aid.

Georgia Southern University has an 89.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 52.4%, and the retention rate is 77.2%. The total student population is 21,029. In-state tuition costs $5,905.

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Campus Location

Statesboro, Georgia

Statesboro, GA 30460-8126

Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia Southern University has an acceptance rate of 89.6%.