Savannah State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,743
Avg in-state tuition
$16,204
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Savannah State University
Savannah State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Savannah, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,668, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 33%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,743, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,204.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,743
Avg in-state tuition
$16,204
Avg out-of-state tuition
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
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This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
33% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
29% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1030
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-19
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1030
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-19
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Number of Students Enrolled
38%
Online Student Enrollment
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
80%
Hispanic
9%
White
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Unknown
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
78% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
78%
State Grant Aid
27%
Institution Grant Aid
38%
Pell Grant
78%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.