Savannah State University

www.savannahstate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2023 Average Net Price

$8,506

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2020 Acceptance Rate

46.1%

10,032 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,078

81.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.1%

161 Graduates

About

Savannah State University is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Savannah State University were General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (59 degrees), and Journalism (30 degrees).

In 2023, 610 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah State University. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (497 degrees), 12.1 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 $−20,511 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,472 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Savannah State University is $4,064, which is $20,511 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,506.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Savannah State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Savannah State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Savannah State University is $−20,511 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$8,506

2023 Value

10%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Savannah State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,506. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Savannah State University grew by 10%.

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

$8,691

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Savannah State University was of $8,691 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. 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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Savannah State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15% with respect to 2022, when 100% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1472 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 3,078 students enrolled at Savannah State University in 2023. 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 3,078 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Savannah State University is 2,520 students and the part-time enrollment is 558. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Savannah State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Savannah State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.5% Black or African American, 5.23% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% White, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.0975% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.0975% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0975% Asian.

Students enrolled at Savannah State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.1%) and White Female (8.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Savannah State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,078 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah State University is 2,520 and the part-time enrollment is 558. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Savannah State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

70%

2023 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 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
2,601 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students
White
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Savannah State University is 84.5% Black or African American, 5.23% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% White, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.0975% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.0975% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0975% Asian. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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 (0.975%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 172 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 (497 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Savannah State University is General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (59 degrees) and Journalism (30 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (75 degrees awarded), Biology (106 degrees), and Protective Services (61 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 (397,602 people), Other managers (319,746 people), Social workers, all other (188,800 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (158,255 people), and Police officers (152,777 people).

The most specialized majors at Savannah State University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees awarded), Biology (106 degrees), Protective Services (61 degrees), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), and Communications (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Savannah State University are Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees awarded), Biology (106 degrees), Protective Services (61 degrees), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), and Communications (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (594,346 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (377,190 people), Elementary & secondary schools (372,711 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (351,010 people), and Offices of physicians (218,822 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
66 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
59 degrees awarded
Journalism
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Savannah State University was General Business Administration & Management with 66 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

219

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

391

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University, which is 0.56 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (391).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.886 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah State University in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.47 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (32.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Savannah State University is Female and Black or African American (32.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.86% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
497 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded
White
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah State University is black or african american (497 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

0.656% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
320 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
177 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Savannah State University is black or african american female (320 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (177 degrees).

Operations

Savannah State University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.04M (8.9%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Savannah State University had a total salary expenditure of 77.1M. Savannah State University employs 41 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 26 Professors. Most academics at Savannah State University are Male Assistant professor (27), Male Professor (20), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$11.7M

2023 Endowment

2.21%

decline from 2022

Savannah State University has an endowment valued at about $11.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Savannah State University declined 2.21% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38M 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

$11.4M - Federal
$56.3k - State
$795k - Local

As of 2023, Savannah State University received $11.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $56.3k from state grants and contracts, and $795k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.5M

2023 Salaries

1.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Savannah State University paid a median of $24.5M in salaries, which represents 31.8% of their overall expenditure ($77.1M) and a 1.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.3M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2023, Savannah State University paid a total of $9.3M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Savannah State University were Assistant professor with 41 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Savannah State University was Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

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

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