Savannah State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Savannah State University is a medium four-year, public school with 2,945 students enrolled. This school was established in 1890 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Savannah, Georgia.

Savannah State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Savannah State University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
34
Savannah State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Social Work, General Studies, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Savannah State University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Savannah State University is very low - 29%. Approximately 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Savannah State University is reasonably decent - 21:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is slightly high, around $14,800 a year. The additional fees at Savannah State University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,500, which totals $16,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Savannah State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
46%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 10,032 applications were submitted and 4,629 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your credits for life experience and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Savannah State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Savannah State University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Savannah State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Savannah State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $7,500 per academic year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Savannah State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Savannah State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Savannah State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Savannah State University
3219 College Street
Savannah, Georgia
31404-5310, USA
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