Savannah State University

Public four-year university in Savannah, GA that costs an average of $7,542 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$7,542
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,180

HBCUPublicMidsize city2,833 undergraduates

Cost of Savannah State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$17,031
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,750
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,102
Housing and food (on campus)$12,602
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$7,542

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$6,652
$30,001–48,000$5,924
$48,001–75,000$7,134
$75,001–110,000$12,387
$110,001+$12,638

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Savannah State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate35%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$34,843
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,180
Rank in Georgia (earnings)46th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,000
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants71%
Students with federal loans67%

Majors and programs at Savannah State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (31)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other17$47,014$24,926
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians39$46,609$29,341
Business Administration, Management and Operations140$40,196$25,098
Biology113$36,499$26,250
Marketing33$35,762$29,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections45$32,985$27,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies26$31,234—
Journalism60$29,659$26,000
Accounting and Related Services25—$27,000
Chemistry6——
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians15——
Data Analytics———
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology33—$19,882
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians18——
English Language and Literature9——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences2——
History2——
Homeland Security15——
Information Science/Studies33—$22,250
International Business7——
Mathematics3——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians5——
Political Science and Government21——
Research and Experimental Psychology27—$26,000
Security Science and Technology23——
Social Work32—$29,000
Sociology20——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23—$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——
Visual and Performing Arts17——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Data Analytics1——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology24——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities106——

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce56$54,898$38,194
Public Administration39$52,608$51,122
Social Work60$52,563$27,573
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology11——
Mathematics9——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Museology/Museum Studies1——
Public Administration13——

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley$12,42166%$41,857
Gordon State CollegeBarnesville$8,77986%$46,001
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton$6,87476%$41,999
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus$10,17075%$55,890
Clayton State UniversityMorrow$8,86868%$54,701
Dalton State CollegeDalton$2,353—$46,083
Augusta UniversityAugusta$12,01786%$52,071
Columbus State UniversityColumbus$15,71199%$49,706

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About Savannah State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationSavannah, GA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates2,833
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitesavannahstate.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Savannah State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $17,031 a year (tuition and fees: $5,750 in-state, $17,102 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,542 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,652.

How much do Savannah State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,180 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 46th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, other ($47,014 a year after graduation).

What is Savannah State University's graduation rate?

35% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.