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Savannah State University, also known as SSU, is a four-year, state-supported university located in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It was established on November 26, 1890. SSU’s campus spreads across an area of 175 acres. SSU was ranked fourth tier in the U.S. News & World Report ‘America's Best Colleges 2008’ in the Universities–Master's (South) category. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. SSU is organized into the following academic divisions:
Savannah State University sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. The teams participate in the sports such as football, baseball, basketball, cross-country, tennis, and track and field. The sports teams are nicknamed the Tigers and Lady Tigers.
Savannah, GA is home to Savannah State. Savannah is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Savannah State go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, media, mathematics, engineering technician, and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 32% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 460. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Savannah State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,169 enrolled students (as of 2007). Savannah State has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Savannah State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the South Atlantic Conference.
Savannah State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A unit of the University System of Georgia, Savannah State University offers nationally accredited programs in liberal learning, sciences, fine arts, and the professions. The University is committed to the development of leaders and high quality instruction, supported by scholarship, research, community enrichment, and international interaction."
More complete details are provided below.
Savannah State University
3600 College Drive
Savannah, GA 31404-5310
General Phone: (912) 356-2186
http://www.savstate.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 106 | business management, marketing, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | sociology, political science, English, history, area and Cultural studies, urban studies |
| Family And Social Work | 58 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 50 | biology, marine biology, geology, chemistry |
| Media | 38 | journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | child psychology |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Savannah State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 370 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 4 |
Savannah State is a historically black college.
In 2007, Savannah State had a total enrollment of 3,169 students (2,860 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 93% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Savannah State offers campus housing for 1,546 of its 2,860 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Savannah, 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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,597 | 1,166 | 32% | 665 | 57% |
| Men | 1,344 | 461 | 34% | 295 | 64% |
| Women | 2,253 | 705 | 31% | 370 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 460 |
| SAT Writing | 370 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
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 | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,486 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,090 |
| Room and board | $ 5,348 |
| Room charge | $ 2,476 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,872 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Savannah State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159000)
Savannah State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $52,731 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $42,456 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $53,605 | 7 | $48,328 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $69,928 | 6 | $58,752 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $60,713 | 8 | $53,873 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $53,051 | 21 | $49,968 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,595 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $38,325 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $59,974 | 41 | $50,931 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 47 | 130 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Track | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Basketball | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 20 | 22 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Savannah State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services 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, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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