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Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a public co-educational regional research university located in Statesboro, Georgia. GSU offers more than 120 bachelor's degree, masters degree, and Doctorate programs in eight colleges. They are:
The Recreation and Activities Center is a massive complex that includes an area for weight lifting, an indoor track, two dance studios, equipment for yoga, several racquetball and basketball courts, and an indoor climbing wall.
GSU’s athletic teams are known as the Eagles. They compete in NCAA Division I FCS as members of the Southern Conference.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Georgia Southern are accepted. Just 45% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Georgia Southern scored at least 590 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 520 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 16,841 students study at Georgia Southern (in 2007-2008).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Southern Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia Southern University
Hwy 301 South
Statesboro, GA 30460
General Phone: (912) 478-5391
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 659 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, logistics, MIS, managerial economics, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 594 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, middle school teaching, school counseling, education, special ed, instructional media design, reading teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 346 | general studies, history, political science, English, English composition, sociology, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 188 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Engineering Technician | 170 | construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, engineering technician, industrial production tech, industrial tech |
| Science | 137 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Media | 137 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Therapy and Counseling | 124 | psychology, school psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 121 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 100 | family studies, public administration, food and nutrition |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 93 | information science, computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 88 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 47 | public health education, health care administration |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 33 | hotel management |
| Construction Trades | 32 | apparel and textiles |
| Design | 24 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Music | 9 | music, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia Southern in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,383 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 459 | 38 |
| Doctor's degree | 69 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Georgia Southern had a total enrollment of 16,841 students (15,962 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Georgia Southern offers campus housing for 3,322 of its 15,962 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Statesboro, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,090 | 3,669 | 45% | 3,058 | 83% |
| Men | 3,825 | 1,944 | 51% | 1,637 | 84% |
| Women | 4,265 | 1,725 | 40% | 1,421 | 82% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,348 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,930 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Room charge | $ 4,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia Southern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157200)
Georgia Southern has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 217 | 127 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 168 | 196 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $108,907 | 9 | $117,934 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $100,587 | 4 | $91,610 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $54,414 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $93,970 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $105,194 | 18 | $97,139 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 84 | $82,043 | 36 | $78,706 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 104 | $70,010 | 66 | $64,177 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 125 | $57,437 | 148 | $57,337 |
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $35,311 | 79 | $40,207 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $48,179 | 5 | $45,027 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 359 | $64,181 | 334 | $56,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 167 | 110 | 277 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Track | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 71 | 110 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia Southern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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