Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in Statesboro town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 20,418 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,508 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,771 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Georgia Southern University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,264, and fees were $2,092. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,050 and $2,092 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students20,418 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 13 | 113 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 1 | 12 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
68%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1100 to 1230 |
ACT | 22 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $178/credit | |
In State Students | $178/credit | |
Out of State Students | $627/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $277/credit | |
In State Students | $277/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,105/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $8,010 | $8,010 | $28,215 |
ADN | 70 | $12,460 | $12,460 | $43,890 |
BSN | 125 | $22,250 | $22,250 | $78,375 |
FNP | 50 | $13,850 | $13,850 | $55,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Georgia Southern University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 33% | $4,556 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $534 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $4,441 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $6,122 |
Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,539 |
Private Loans | 8% | $8,796 |
$16,264
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,322 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,587 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,346 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,631 |
Over $110,000$18,996 |
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Student Population
17,759
Undergrads
2,659
Graduates
10,741
Women
9,677
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
62% |
Black/African American |
24% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.