# Georgia Southern University: SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/georgia-southern-university --- ## Georgia Southern University SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Statesboro, GA · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 990–1130 · Range midpoint ~1060 Acceptance rate: 88% Enrollment: 21,790 ACT middle 50%: 18–23 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How Georgia Southern University compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #177 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #8 of 9 in GA. - Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 14% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (540 Math vs 560 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($53,236) are $9,830 below the $63,066 median across that pool. - Out-of-state students pay $11,712 more per year than in-state students ($17,734 vs $6,022). National SAT rank: #177 of 197 SAT rank in GA: #8 of 9 More selective than: 14% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$9,830 ### What the numbers say about Georgia Southern University - The reported middle 50% spans 140 points, from 990 to 1130. A planning score near or above 1170 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $53,236 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1060 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1060) [Plan for a 1200](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1200-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $6,022 Tuition (out-of-state): $17,734 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $53,236 4-year completion rate (150% time): 55% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **990** and **1130**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1170 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1130 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1060 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **990 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1130 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 990–1120 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 990 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to Georgia Southern University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Grand Canyon University](https://1600.now/college/grand-canyon-university) | Phoenix, AZ | 1010–1110 | 79% | | [Georgia State University](https://1600.now/college/georgia-state-university) | Atlanta, GA | 940–1180 | 55% | | [Brevard College](https://1600.now/college/brevard-college) | Brevard, NC | 870–1220 | 42% | | [Northern Kentucky University](https://1600.now/college/northern-kentucky-university) | Highland Heights, KY | 950–1150 | 68% | | [University of Hawaii at Hilo](https://1600.now/college/university-of-hawaii-at-hilo) | Hilo, HI | 950–1180 | 61% | | [University of Northwestern-St Paul](https://1600.now/college/university-of-northwestern-st-paul) | Saint Paul, MN | 870–1270 | 93% | ### Questions about Georgia Southern University #### What SAT score do I need for Georgia Southern University? Georgia Southern University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 990–1130, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1170 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate? Georgia Southern University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 88%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend Georgia Southern University? Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $6,022 and out-of-state is approximately $17,734. These figures exclude room, board, and fees. #### Is Georgia Southern University test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Georgia Southern University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. 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