Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

990–1130

Median ~1060

Acceptance rate

88%

Enrollment

21,790

ACT middle 50%

18–23

How Georgia Southern University compares

The ~1060 SAT midpoint ranks #180 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #9 of 9 in GA.
Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 14% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (540 Math vs 560 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($53,236) are $9,830 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $11,712 more per year than in-state students ($17,734 vs $6,022).

National SAT rank

#180 of 197

SAT rank in GA

#9 of 9

More selective than

14% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$9,830

What the numbers say about Georgia Southern University

The reported middle 50% spans 140 points, from 990 to 1130. A planning score near or above 1170 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $53,236 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$6,022

Tuition (out-of-state)

$17,734

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$53,236

4-year completion rate (150% time)

55%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 990 and 1130. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1170 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1130 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1060 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
990 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1130

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

990–1120

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 990

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Georgia Southern University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Brevard College	Brevard, NC	870–1220	42%
Pennsylvania Western University	California, PA	940–1140	94%
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	960–1210	59%
Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Providence, RI	890–1160	88%
North Carolina A & T State University	Greensboro, NC	1020–1190	50%
Flagler College	Saint Augustine, FL	960–1190	81%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Georgia Southern University?

Georgia Southern University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 990–1130, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1170 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate?

Georgia Southern University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 88%.

How much does it cost to attend Georgia Southern University?

In-state tuition is approximately $6,022 and out-of-state is approximately $17,734. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Georgia Southern University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Georgia Southern University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.georgiasouthern.edu