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How strong are the academics at Savannah State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

21:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Savannah State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Savannah State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Savannah State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Savannah State University:

70%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Savannah State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Journalism
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
4.4
18.32
32.24
46.16
60.08
74

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 15
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 74
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16
  • Accounting 11
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Journalism 30
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 15
Education
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 13
  • Biology Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 18
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 10
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 16
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 15
  • Forensic Science and Technology 8
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 11
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 12
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 15
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Sociology, General 9
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 8
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