Georgia Southern University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Statesboro, GA · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 528–583 reading and writing, 458–550 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–23 composite
  • Average net price: $16,957 a year (2022–23)
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Georgia Southern University GPA requirements

Georgia Southern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Georgia Southern University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Georgia Southern University acceptance rate

Georgia Southern University admitted 18,317 of 20,840 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Georgia Southern University is a public 4-year university in Statesboro, Georgia, with 23,541 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Georgia Southern University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing528555583
SAT Math458500550
ACT Composite182023
ACT English161922
ACT Math171922
35% submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores, as Georgia Southern University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1053 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Georgia Southern University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Georgia Southern University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Georgia Southern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,957 a year at Georgia Southern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Georgia Southern University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Georgia Southern University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How hard is it to get into Georgia Southern University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Georgia Southern University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Georgia Southern University accept?

Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 18,317 of 20,840 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Georgia Southern University look for?

Georgia Southern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are Georgia Southern University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Georgia Southern University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 528–583 in reading and writing and 458–550 in math; ACT composite 18–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Georgia Southern University?

A lot: Georgia Southern University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Georgia Southern University?

No. Georgia Southern University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 35% sent SAT scores and 18% sent ACT scores.

Does Georgia Southern University consider legacy status?

No. Georgia Southern University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Georgia Southern University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,957 a year at Georgia Southern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Georgia Southern University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Georgia Southern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Georgia Southern University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Georgia Southern UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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