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Georgia Southern University acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University is 89.6% for fall 2023. Out of 14,410 applicants, 12,916 were admitted and 4,753 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 14,410 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 12,916 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 89.6% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 4,753 |
How this rate compares
Against the Georgia pilot school average of 43.3%, the rate at Georgia Southern University is 46.3 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Georgia Southern University is 36.6 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 7 schools in Georgia and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Georgia Southern University.
Similar schools to compare
- Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. Total cost $25,927 for one year.
- University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Total cost $28,106 for one year.
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. Total cost $28,524 for one year.
- Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Total cost $31,468 for one year.
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Total cost $83,622 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University?
The acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University is 89.6% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 12,916, divided by the number who applied, 14,410.
How many students apply to Georgia Southern University each year?
In fall 2023, 14,410 students applied to Georgia Southern University, 12,916 were admitted, and 4,753 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Georgia Southern University compared with other schools in Georgia?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Georgia that publish a rate is 43.3%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Georgia Southern University is 89.6%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
The total cost for one year at Georgia Southern University is $25,572 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Southern University?
The graduation rate at Georgia Southern University is 52%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.