Savannah State University

www.savannahstate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,176

2.76% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,956

After Financial Aid

2020 Acceptance Rate

46.1%

10,032 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,193

82.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

27.8%

185 Graduates

About

Savannah State University is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Savannah State University were General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (54 degrees), and Journalism (30 degrees).

In 2024, 526 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah State University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (435 degrees), 12.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah State University is $4,176, which is $−19,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Savannah State University is $4,176, which is $19,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,956.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Savannah State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,176

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Savannah State University was $4,176. The cost of tuition at Savannah State University is $−19,824 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$7,956

2024 Value

6.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Savannah State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,956. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Savannah State University grew by 6.47%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Savannah State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2023, when 85% 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.

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 3,193 students enrolled at Savannah State University in 2024. 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, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

72%

Submission Percentage (2020)

503

Scores Submitted (2020)

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

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Savannah State University had a total enrollment of 3,193 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Savannah State University is 2,648 students and the part-time enrollment is 545. This means that 82.9% of students enrolled at Savannah State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Savannah State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.6% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% White, 3.51% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.094% Asian, and 0.094% 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 (56%), followed by Black or African American Male (30%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.7%) and White Female (9.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Savannah State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,193 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah State University is 2,648 and the part-time enrollment is 545. This means that 82.9% of students enrolled at Savannah State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

75%

2024 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Savannah State University had a retention rate higher 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 (2024)

Black or African American
2,701 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
154 enrolled students
White
114 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Savannah State University is 84.6% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% White, 3.51% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.094% Asian, and 0.094% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 38 students (1.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 190 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 (435 degrees awarded). There were 12.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Savannah State University is General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (54 degrees) and Journalism (30 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (69 degrees awarded), Biology (75 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (38 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 (406,873 people), Other managers (336,701 people), Social workers, all other (186,575 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,151 people), and Police officers (154,032 people).

The most specialized majors at Savannah State University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (69 degrees awarded), Biology (75 degrees), Engineering Technologies (38 degrees), Protective Services (39 degrees), and Communications (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Actuaries, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Savannah State University are Public Administration and Social Service (69 degrees awarded), Biology (75 degrees), Engineering Technologies (38 degrees), Protective Services (39 degrees), and Communications (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (625,855 people), Elementary & secondary schools (471,654 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (453,121 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (399,919 people), and Computer Systems Design (247,833 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.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Savannah State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

358

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (358).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.682 times less than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 6.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% 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 29% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
435 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
White
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah State University is black or african american (435 degrees awarded). There were 12.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

1.9% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
396 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
395 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
367 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 1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (395 degrees).

Operations

Savannah State University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.43M (11.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Savannah State University had a total salary expenditure of 70.3M. Savannah State University employs 29 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Savannah State University are Male Professor (19), Male Assistant professor (18), and Female Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah State University are: Management, with 44 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Endowment

$12.7M

2024 Endowment

8.8%

growth from 2023

Savannah State University has an endowment valued at about $12.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Savannah State University grew 8.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.1M 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

$12.8M - Federal
$22.5k - State
$1.57M - Local

As of 2024, Savannah State University received $12.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $22.5k from state grants and contracts, and $1.57M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23.4M

2024 Salaries

4.44%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Savannah State University paid a median of $23.4M in salaries, which represents 33.3% of their overall expenditure ($70.3M) and a 4.44% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 22.8% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.21M

Instructional Salaries

102

Number of Employees

In 2024, Savannah State University paid a total of $8.21M to 102 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah State University were Management with 44 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

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