Savannah State University

www.savannahstate.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$9,611

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

16.6%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

46.1%

10,032 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,488

79.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

27.3%

326 Graduates

About

Savannah State University is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Savannah State University were Journalism (56 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (53 degrees).

In 2020, 693 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah State University. 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (566 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah State University is $4,064, which is $−18,466 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah State University is $4,064, which is $−18,466 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,611.

In 2020, 87% of undergraduate students attending Savannah State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Savannah State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Savannah State University is $−18,466 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Savannah State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,611

2020 Value

0.565%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Savannah State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,611. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Savannah State University grew by 0.565%.

This chart compares the average net price of Savannah State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,762

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Savannah State University was of $7,762 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.39% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Savannah State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Savannah State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.14% with respect to 2019, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Savannah State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.6%

2018 Default Rate

283

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah State University was 16.6%, which represents 283 out of the 1708 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Savannah State University received 10,032 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 22.2% annual growth. Out of those 10,032 applicants, 4,629 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,488 students enrolled at Savannah State University in 2020, and 72% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Savannah State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

4,629

Accepted Out of 10,032

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Savannah State University was 46.1% (4,629 admissions from 10,032 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 33.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 22.2%, while admissions grew by 69.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Savannah State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

72%

Submission Percentage

503

Scores Submitted

72% of enrolled first-time students at Savannah State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Savannah State University has a total enrollment of 3,488 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah State University is 2,781 students and the part-time enrollment is 707. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at Savannah State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Savannah State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.1% Black or African American, 8.37% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Two or More Races, 3.58% White, 0.172% Asian, 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Savannah State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.3%) and White Female (7.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Savannah State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,488 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah State University is 2,781 and the part-time enrollment is 707. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at Savannah State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Savannah State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Savannah State University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Savannah State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Savannah State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
2,828
Hispanic or Latino
292
Two or More Races
134

The enrolled student population at Savannah State University is 81.1% Black or African American, 8.37% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Two or More Races, 3.58% White, 0.172% Asian, 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (0.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 265 more women than men received degrees from Savannah State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Savannah State University is black or african american (566 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Savannah State University is Journalism (56 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (53 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Savannah State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (71 degrees awarded), Protective Services (74 degrees), and Biology (85 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah State University are Physicians (376,062 people), Other managers (267,775 people), Social workers, all other (176,398 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (166,388 people), and Postsecondary teachers (144,024 people).

The most specialized majors at Savannah State University are Public Administration and Social Service (71 degrees awarded), Protective Services (74 degrees), Biology (85 degrees), Communications (56 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (34 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah State University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (541,460 people), Elementary & secondary schools (397,453 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (392,372 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (371,841 people), and Offices of physicians (192,403 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Savannah State University.

Most Common

Journalism
56 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
54 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Savannah State University was Journalism with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Savannah State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

214

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

479

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University, which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (479).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Savannah State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University in Journalism, which is 0.6 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 45 degrees were awarded to women at Savannah State University in Social Work, which is 11.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 11% of students graduating from Savannah State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Savannah State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
566 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah State University is black or african american (566 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

0.433% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
396 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Savannah State University is black or african american female (396 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (170 degrees).

Operations

Savannah State University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.06M (10.5%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Savannah State University had a total salary expenditure of $90.4M. Savannah State University employs 53 Assistant professors, 38 Associate professors, and 29 Professors. Most academics at Savannah State University are Female Assistant professors (27), Male Assistant professors(26), and Male Professors (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah State University are: Service, with 65 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees.

Endowment

$10.1M

2020 Endowment

11.7%

growth from 2019

Savannah State University has an endowment valued at about $10.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Savannah State University grew 11.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Savannah State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.71M - Federal
$134k - State
$1.59M - Local

As of 2020, Savannah State University received $9.71M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $134k from state grants and contracts, and $1.59M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$34M

2020 Salaries

4.46%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Savannah State University paid a median of $34M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($90.4M) and a 4.46% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.15% decline from 2018 and a 2.46% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2020, Savannah State University paid a total of $10.3M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Savannah State University were Assistant professor with 53 employees; Associate professor with 38 employees; and Associate professor with 29 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah State University were Service with 65 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 55 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Savannah State University was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Male Professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Savannah State University.