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Georgia Southern University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Georgia Southern University admits about 87.9% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 986–1133 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 19–23 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 87.9%
SAT range 986-1133
Net price $16,785
Graduation rate 53.6%

Georgia Southern University At a Glance

LocationStatesboro, Georgia
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment21,790
Acceptance Rate87.9%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)528-583
SAT Range (Math)458-550
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)986-1133
Average SAT (Combined)1053
ACT Range18-23
Average Net Price$16,785/yr
Tuition (In-State)$6,022/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$18,070/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate53.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate77.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$59,167
Median Debt at Completion$20,568

How Georgia Southern University Compares

Georgia Southern University is more selective than about 28% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 21,790 students, it is larger than about 69% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA — 83% acceptance Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA — 96% acceptance Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA — 69% acceptance University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA — 68% acceptance Georgia State University Atlanta, GA — 55% acceptance University of Georgia Athens, GA — 38% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate?

Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate is about 87.9%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southern University?

Admitted students at Georgia Southern University typically report a combined SAT score between 986 and 1133 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Georgia Southern University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Georgia Southern University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Georgia Southern University?

The average net price reported for Georgia Southern University is $16,785 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Georgia Southern University's official site.