Georgia Southern University
Admissions
Interested in attending Georgia Southern University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Georgia Southern University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Georgia Southern University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Georgia Southern accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 14,406 people applied and 12,916 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Georgia Southern University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 36% ended up enrolling at Georgia Southern University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Georgia Southern University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Georgia Southern considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Class Rank
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Georgia Southern University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Georgia Southern University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Georgia Southern is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Georgia Southern University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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