Georgia Southern University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 21,790 students.
About This School
Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia with approximately 21,790 undergraduate students enrolled. Georgia Southern University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,267 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $46,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Georgia Southern University is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia. The flagship campus is in Statesboro, with additional campuses in Savannah, Swainsboro, and Hinesville. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is the fifth-largest institution in the University System of Georgia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,531/year average net price and only $15,250 in median debt at graduation, Georgia Southern is genuinely affordable, and the Statesboro campus offers a classic large-school experience with 21,000+ undergrads. The concern worth flagging is the 52% graduation rate — meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish in six years — which suggests this school works well for students who arrive with a clear plan and the discipline to follow through. If you're cost-conscious and self-directed, it's a reasonable choice; if you're still figuring things out, the low retention signals you may need more support than this campus consistently delivers.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,790 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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