Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus

Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus Overview

Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Savannah, Georgia. Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus was founded in 1935 and now enrolls around 7,041 students a year, including 6,281 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus on the Student Life page.

2021 Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	78%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
In-State Tuition	$5,330
Out-of-State	$18,812
Percent of Need Met	57%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$11,154

Is Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Acceptance Rate 2020

Around 78% of applicants get into Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus each year. Last year, 2,047 students applied to Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus and 1,599 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 65% of students who start at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus return for their second year of college.Around 32% of students who started at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 30% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus grads have an average starting salary of $45,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2020, the total market value of the school endowment was $12.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus meets 57% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus full-time are awarded $11,154 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $29,030 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus. Based on this information, how does Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus a good school for you?

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Where is Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus Located?

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus is located in the suburban setting of Savannah, Georgia.

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