First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: georgiasouthern.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 363 |
| Psychology | 261 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 194 |
| Business Administration and Management | 192 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 189 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 188 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 184 |
| Criminology | 149 |
Show the other 61 majors
| General Studies | 134 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 131 |
| Finance | 110 |
| Information Technology | 107 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 106 |
| Accounting | 88 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 86 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 73 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 71 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 59 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 56 |
| Interior Design | 56 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 52 |
| Political Science and Government | 46 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 46 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 46 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 39 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 38 |
| Civil Engineering | 37 |
| Public Health | 36 |
| Management Information Systems | 36 |
| Organizational Communication | 34 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 34 |
| History | 34 |
| Art/Art Studies | 34 |
| English Language and Literature | 31 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 31 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 25 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 23 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 23 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
| Graphic Design | 22 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 21 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 20 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Philosophy | 17 |
| Construction Engineering | 17 |
| Journalism | 17 |
| Writing | 16 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 15 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 15 |
| Music Teacher Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 13 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Georgia Southern University’s own pages include First-Year Merit Scholarships; Georgia HERO Scholarship.
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt
Basketball, Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
BYX, Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
11% of men in fraternities · 16% of women in sororities · 14% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Statesboro, GA
96,323 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
Nearest hub airport
Charleston AFB/International (CHS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20
Elevation
241 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
38°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
80 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Savannah College of Art and Design47 mi
- University of South Carolina Beaufort48 mi
- Brewton-Parker College50 mi
- Savannah State University50 mi
- Voorhees University72 mi
- Paine College73 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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