Savannah State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Savannah State University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Savannah State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Savannah, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,857, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 46%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 25%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,064, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,785.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-19
SAT 25th-75th Percentile845-980
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
69%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
4%
Unknown
1%
Black
85%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
2,111
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.69% online, 31% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $4,064 | $14,785 |
| Graduate | $4,686 | $17,418 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| On-campus room and board | $9,620 |
| On-campus other expenses | $717 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,762 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,450 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,450 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $16,001 | $26,722 |
| Off-campus without family | $15,876 | $26,597 |
| Off-campus with family | $8,114 | $18,835 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
76%
State Grant Aid
51%
Institution Grant Aid
26%
Pell Grant
75%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$28k
Average student debtafter graduation
$26k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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