Savannah State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Savannah State University Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity61
Retention10
Graduation1
Earnings10
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Savannah State University
85%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences16%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism12%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Engineering Technologies6%
English Language and Literature2%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting13%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences7%
Transportation and Materials Moving<1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Savannah State University
29%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
730
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)700–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Savannah State University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Savannah State University
78%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
20%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $44K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 14% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 20% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 25% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 32% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Savannah State University
60%
Retention Rate
42%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 32% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 35% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 36% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Savannah State University
92%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $44K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Savannah State University
3,742
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
182
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 81% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 4% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Savannah State University, GA
Savannah Technical College
3 miles, W
South University-Savannah
3 miles, SW
South University-Savannah Online
3 miles, SW
Empire Beauty School-Savannah
3 miles, W