| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
17,963 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
15,872 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,091 |
| Total graduate students: |
2,496 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,032 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,464 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
3% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 23.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 63.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 26.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 62.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
900 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Statesboro, GA |
| Population of city/town: |
29,937 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Savannah and Augusta, GA. |
| Nearest major city: |
Savannah, GA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
54 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
142,772 |
| Online campus map: |
www.georgiasouthern.edu/
map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (13%)
- single-student apartments (85%)
- special housing for disabled students (2%)
- special housing for international students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
91% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
27% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
73% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Freshmen are required to live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
46% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in residence halls, campus buildings, public areas, and entryways. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
3872 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. Warranty repair. Computer software/peripheral discounts. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development, Institute for Coastal Plain Science, Magnolia Coastlands AHEC, Black Box Theatre, Garden of the Coastal Plain; addiction recovery, Africana studies, bio-statistics and survey, education leadership, entrepreneurial learning and leadership, forensic studies in accounting, international schooling, international studies, Irish studies, retail studies, sustainability, wildlife education, women and gender studies, child development, graduate academic, instructional resources, small business development, student success, performing arts, and National Youth-at-Risk centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Career and multicultural centers. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, job shadowing, workshops, career fairs, networking events, and professional development classes. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
97% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
48 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
13% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
12 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
17% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The George Anne Daily |
| Number of honor societies: |
17 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
280 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Alpha Delta Chi, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Outreach, Catholic Newman Association, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christian Campus Fellowship, Commissioned 2 Love Campus Ministries, Earth Spirit Association, Elm Street Campus Ministry, Episcopal Campus Ministry, Generation Church, GIFTS United, Hillel, IMPACT Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association, No Compromise Christian Cafe, Presbyterian Campus Ministry (U.S.A.), Reformed University Fellowship, Soul'd Out Campus Choir, Unitarian Universalist Campus Fellowship, Voices in Ministry, Wesley Foundation, Young Life |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Alliance, Cross-Cultural Friendships, Hermanas Unidas, Latin rhythm dance group, Minority Advisement Program, My Sister's Keeper, NAACP, National Council of Negro Women, Pathways To Success, Student African American Brotherhood, Student African American Sisterhood, Unifying the Latin-American Community, United Caribbean Association; Arabic and Spanish clubs; African and Hispanic Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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Anime Crew, Cross-Cultural Friendships, and Southern Ambassadors; African, Caribbean, and Latin American Student Associations; Arabic, international, Japanese, and Spanish clubs
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Tom Kleinlein,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Cathy Beene,
Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Eagles, GUS (juvenile) |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Sun Belt Conference (Division I, Football FBS) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cheerleading | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's riflery | no | |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cheerleading | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's diving | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's riflery | no | |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
85% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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golf practice facility, natatorium, rifle shooting range; tennis courts; baseball, football, and softball stadiums; basketball and volleyball field house; soccer and track stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, equestrian sports, fencing, flag football, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for men: |
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aikido, archery, bass fishing, climbing, cricket, cycling, dance, disc golf, equestrian sports, martial arts, table tennis, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, water skiing |
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| Club sports for women: |
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aikido, archery, bass fishing, cheerleading, climbing, cricket, cycling, dance, disc golf, equestrian sports, martial arts, table tennis, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, water skiing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Savannah (49 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Atlanta (208 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Savannah (55 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Statesboro, GA (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
13% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Clemson University, Florida State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of South Carolina--Columbia. |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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ABF Freight, AT&T, BB&T, Belk, BMW, Briggs and Stratton, Coca-Cola, CSX, Enterprise, Geico, Georgia Department of Transportation, Gulfstream, J.B. Hunt, Norfolk Southern, PLS Logistics, Southern Company, Target, Timken, Trane Company, Turner Construction, Wal-Mart, Walgreens. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Dan Cathy, president and CEO, Chick-Fil-A
- Brigadier General Sandra Alvey, USAR Deputy Commanding General, 807th Medical Command
- Tony Townley, owner/CFO and founding partner, Zaxby's restaurants.
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