Statesboro, GA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 74% to 90% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,346 | 9,845 | 4,253 | 74% |
| 2020 | 17,250 | 15,727 | 5,341 | 91% |
| 2021 | 18,541 | 16,782 | 5,571 | 91% |
| 2022 | 14,680 | 13,049 | 4,357 | 89% |
| 2023 | 14,410 | 12,916 | 4,753 | 90% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,826 of 8,709 women and 5,090 of 5,697 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Georgia Southern University has an acceptance rate of 90% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,916 of 14,410 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
14,410 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,753 enrolled.
No. Georgia Southern University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 74% to 90% — it has become less selective.