C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Savannah State University Savannah, GA Savannah State, founded in 1890, is a public, multipurpose, historically black university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Science and Technology. Its 165-acre campus is located in Savannah. Web Site www.savannahstate.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 4,645 Women 2,691 (57.9%) Men 1,954 (42.1%) Graduate Students 155 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Minimally difficult 83% of 2,950 applicants were admitted No No July 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.77 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 420 average 380-460 range of middle 50% 429 average 390-460 range of middle 50% 17 average 16-19 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $18,524 Out-of-state: $31,600 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,734 Out-of-state: $19,810 Room and Board $8,290 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 196 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 12% of classes Over 100 students: 12% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Savannah Population 142,772 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 83% of freshmen, 56% of all students NCAA Division I Tiger 38% of women participate 35% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 62.2% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 7.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 83.5% Black/African-American 8.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 4.1% White 0.6% Unknown 1.3% from 46 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 15 SAT Only Recommended July 15 ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3219 College Street City, State, Zip Savannah, GA 31404 Phone (912) 358-4338 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@savannahstate.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission July 15 No fee required Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Not accepted Not accepted Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for some freshmen SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 83% of 2,950 applicants were admitted 84% of 1,765 applicants were admitted 80% of 1,185 applicants were admitted 1,186 (49%) of 2,438 admitted students enrolled 674 (45%) of 1,485 admitted students enrolled 512 (54%) of 953 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 1% Score of 500-600 10% Score of 400-500 57% Score of 300-400 30% Score of 200-300 2% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 12% Score of 400-500 60% Score of 300-400 27% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 420 average 380-460 range of middle 50% 429 average 390-460 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 2.77 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 3% Score of 18-23 42% Score of 12-17 54% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 17 average 16-19 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $18,524 Out-of-state: $31,600 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,734 Out-of-state: $19,810 Room and Board $8,290 Books and Supplies $1,500 Other Expenses $2,000 Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline April 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001590 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General Civil Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Developmental and Child Psychology Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician English Language and Literature, General Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other Geology/Earth Science, General History, General Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Information Science/Studies Journalism Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Political Science and Government, General Social Work Sociology Visual and Performing Arts, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services Engineering Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 196 Part-Time Faculty 40 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 12% of classes Over 100 students: 12% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 296,337 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 200 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science in Urban Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Marine Science Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Human Resources Management Marine Sciences Public Administration Social Work Urban Studies Urban and Regional Planning
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Savannah Population 142,772 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 173 acres Temperature 38.1 average low in January, 88.8 average high in September Rain 111 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 25 mile(s) from campus in Savannah 4 mile(s) from campus in Savannah 4 mile(s) from campus in Savannah HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments Students in College Housing 83% of freshmen, 56% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 44% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Tiger Orange and blue Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook 38% of women participate 35% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 4,645 Women 2,691 (57.9%) Men 1,954 (42.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,062 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 155 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 83.5% Black/African-American 8.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 4.1% White 0.6% Unknown 1.3% from 46 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 62.2% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 7.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 19.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 27.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018