Savannah State University

Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Savannah, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$5,902

$16,624

in-state out-of-state

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math
75th
520
25th
450
75th
460
25th
395
composite english math
75th
19
25th
13
75th
18
25th
15
75th
19
25th
15
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Selective

46%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,629
Declined 5,403
Total Received 10,032
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Public

3,956

undergraduate students

226

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Savannah State University, founded in 1890, is a public, multipurpose, historically black university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and the School of Teacher Education. Its 165-acre campus is located in Savannah.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,182
Established in 1890
Coeducational Coeducational
Historically Black college/university yes

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165-acre, suburban campus in Savannah (population: 146,444). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Savannah State University
3219 College Street
Savannah, GA
31404

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
58%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math
75th
520
25th
450
75th
460
25th
395
composite english math
75th
19
25th
13
75th
18
25th
15
75th
19
25th
15

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
Application deadline (final deadline) July 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

46%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,629
Declined 5,403
Total Received 10,032

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

87%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,829

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $4,064
Room $3,812
Board $3,950
Additional fees $1,838
Books & supplies $1,600
Total $15,264
Average Financial Aid - $11,829
Total with Avg. Aid $3,435

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 912 358-4162
F: 912 358-3167
finaid@savannahstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, biking, flag football, kickboxing, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water basketball, yoga, Zumba

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Biology Teacher Education. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes
Business/Commerce, General. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. yes
Developmental and Child Psychology. yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. yes
Forensic Science and Technology. yes
Geology/Earth Science, General. yes
History, General. yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. yes
Information Science/Studies. yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce. yes
Journalism. yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. yes yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. yes
Mathematics, General. yes yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Public Administration. yes
Social Work. yes yes
Sociology, General. yes
Urban Studies/Affairs. yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Mass Communications
  3. Business Management

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

4,182

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

3,956
students

Female
61%
2,401

Male
39%
1,555

5%

226
students

Female
69%
156

Male
31%
70

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

80%

3,167
students

Female
61%
1,932

Male
39%
1,235

20%

789
students

Female
59%
469

Male
41%
320

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
79%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
4%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: one week after first day of class

Spring: one week after first day of class

Summer: one week after first day of class

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 44
Countries most often represented Burkina Faso
Cameroon
India
Jamaica
Nigeria
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants International student center

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