Enrollment Context
Average Freshman HS GPA
Data Explanation
3.32
Average Freshman SAT
Data Explanation
1072
In-State Freshmen Receiving HOPE or Zell Scholarship
Data Explanation
78%
Freshmen Receiving Pell
Data Explanation
36%
Undergraduate Enrollment
Data Explanation
22,849
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded
Data Explanation
17
Certificates
29
Associate
4,403
Bachelor's
Race / Ethnicity
Data Explanation27% Black
59% White
3% Asian
7% Hispanic
1% Unknown
4% Two or more races
<1% American Indian / Alaska Native
<1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Undergraduate Student Outcomes
Freshman Bachelor's Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
79% At Georgia Southern University
85% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
78% At Starting Institution
84% Anywhere in USG
Freshman Associate Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
NR At Georgia Southern University
NA Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
72% At Starting Institution
80% Anywhere in USG
Freshman HOPE/Zell Recipient Outcomes
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
57% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
NR Associate 34% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
60% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
NR Associate 32% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
Six-Year Bachelor's Graduation Rate
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
53% At Georgia Southern University
64% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
48% At Starting Institution
58% Anywhere in USG
Three-Year Associate Graduation or Enrollment in Bachelor’s Program Rate
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
80% At Georgia Southern University
80% Anywhere in USG
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
77% At Starting Institution
77% Anywhere in USG
Time to Degree in Years
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
5.0 Bachelor's Graduates
4.3 Associate Graduates
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
5.1 Bachelor's Graduates
4.2 Associate Graduates
Further Information
For wages of Georgia Southern University graduates working in Georgia, visit the Governor's Office of Student Achievement Georgia Higher Learning and Earning dashboard.
For retention and graduation for specific populations, visit USG by the Numbers.
Visit Georgia Southern University's profile on the federal College Navigator or College Scorecard website.
Visit Georgia Southern University's website and their Net Price Calculator.
Affordability Context
2020-2021 In-State Tuition and Fees
Data Explanation
$7,578
2019-2020 In-State Cost of Attendance
Data Explanation
$22,379
2019-2020 In-State Average Scholarships and Grants
Data Explanation
$6,916
2019-2020 In-State Net Price
Data Explanation
$15,463
Undergraduate Borrowing and Debt Outcomes
Percent Borrowing and Average Amount Per Year
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
54%
$6,503
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
51%
$6,336
Bachelor's Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
68%
$27,031
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
67%
$26,461
Associate Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
45%
$20,699
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
56%
$21,197
Cohort Loan Default Rate
Data Explanation
Georgia Southern University
7%
USG Comprehensive University Comparison
7%