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Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%

Savannah State University Student Life

Savannah State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Savannah State University has the Marching band. In fact, more students participate in the Marching band than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Savannah State University include Wesleyan Gospel Choir, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association and Tiger Ambassadors.

Savannah State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Spring Fling Activities and Martin Luther King Observance Day.

Does Savannah State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Savannah State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,745
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,542
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Savannah State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing. and 44% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Savannah State University. There are 2,745 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,645 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,542 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Savannah State University offers coed housing.

Savannah State University Athletics

At Savannah State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Savannah State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Cheerleading NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is Savannah State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Savannah State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Savannah State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Savannah State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Savannah State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Savannah State University, take Interstate 95 to Savannah, GA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Savannah Hilton Head International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Georgia you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Savannah State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Savannah State University Students

58%

Women

42%

Men

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

86%

In State

14%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

Undergraduate Students

4,645

Graduate Students

182

Savannah State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,827

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$5,902

Out-of-State

$11,079

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 15
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