Savannah, Georgia 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, computer science and engineering, 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 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 480.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Savannah State has 3,091 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Savannah State attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Savannah State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Savannah State values student athletics, and belongs to the South Atlantic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Savannah State University
State College Branch
Savannah, GA 31404
General Phone: (912) 356-2186
Admissions Phone: (912) 356-2181
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 356-2253
http://www.savstate.edu/
Savannah State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 61 | social work, public administration |
| Business And Management | 60 | marketing, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | sociology, history, English, political science, urban studies, area and Cultural studies |
| Science | 45 | biology, marine biology, geology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | information science |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | computer engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Media | 21 | journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | parks and recreation management |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Savannah State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 286 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 57 | 4 |
Savannah State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Savannah State had a total enrollment of 3,091 students (2,697 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 92% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 89% |
| Florida | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Savannah State offers campus housing for 1,734 of its 2,697 (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 | 3,915 | 1,255 | 32% | 559 | 45% |
| Men | 1,433 | 519 | 36% | 260 | 50% |
| Women | 2,482 | 736 | 30% | 299 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (912) 356-2181
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,372 |
| Room and board | $ 4,716 |
| Room charge | $ 2,136 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,580 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 356-2253
Savannah State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $63,725 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $41,612 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $59,044 | 7 | $46,641 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $64,002 | 7 | $65,734 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $55,923 | 12 | $47,217 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $50,232 | 17 | $47,662 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $43,068 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $35,333 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $56,579 | 45 | $48,404 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 63 | 155 |
| Football | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Track | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 37 | 41 |
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
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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