School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Savannah State University is a public school.

Contacting the School

3600 College Drive
Savannah, GA 31404-5310
Main Phone: (912) 356-2186
Web Site: www.savstate.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,169 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.3% of students attend full-time, while 4.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 295 male students and 370 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.4% of the student body, while females made up 55.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2989)%, Hispanic (14)%, Asian (10)%, and Native American (1)%.

Savannah State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 390. One quarter of students scored at least 460.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 380 or higher. One fourth of students scored 460 or higher.

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• International Business
• Marketing

• Journalism

• Information Sciences And Systems

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician

• General English Language

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Facility Management

• Biology
• Other Biology

• Mathematics

• Music

• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences

• Criminal Justice

• Public Administration
• Social Work

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Savannah State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• South Atlantic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.