| Screen last updated on: September 23, 2008 |
| Total undergraduates: |
7,629 men, 7,225 women, 14,854 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
6,836 men, 6,436 women, 13,272 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
793 men, 789 women, 1,582 total |
| Total graduate students: |
588 men, 1,399 women, 1,987 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
256 men, 422 women, 678 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
332 men, 977 women, 1,309 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
5% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 21.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.4% | Hispanic |
| 44.9% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 28.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 21.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.8% | Hispanic |
| 65.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 8.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
675 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Statesboro |
| Population of city/town: |
30,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Brunswick, Savannah, Dublin, and Hinesville |
| Nearest major city: |
Savannah |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
54 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
131,510 |
| Online campus map: |
www.georgiasouthern.edu/map/ |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (16%)
- women's dorms
- men's dorms
- sorority housing
- fraternity housing
- single-student apartments (80%)
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students (4%)
- special housing for international students
- cooperative housing
- other housing including N/A
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
70% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
26% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
74% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
47% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking in residence halls, campus buildings, public areas, and entry areas is prohibited. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
2385 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
We have 2385 lab computers (a 10:1 ratio between students and computers) available to students in the library, in various academic buildings, and in almost every residence hall. We have a student-staffed support team that provides troubleshooting and support services to students in the residence halls. We make anti-virus software available to all students, with a Web-based distribution facility.
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| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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None |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Performing Arts Center, Gallery 303, University Museum, Planetarium, Wildlife Education Center, Botanical Garden, Center for International Studies, Center for Continuing Education, Russell Student Union, Center for Africana Studies, Center for Irish Studies, Women's & Gender Studies, Center for Social Gerontology, Latino Outreach, Wildlife Center, Multicultural Center, and Recreational Activity Center |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance, Career Center, Multicultural Center |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Job Shadowing |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
18 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
8 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
9% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
9 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
9% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The George Anne Daily |
| Newspaper homepage: |
www.stp.georgiasouthern.edu/ |
| Number of honor societies: |
15 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
220 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Outreach, Catholic Newman Assoc., Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Chosen Generation College Ministry, Christian Campus Fellowship, Commissioned II Love Campus Ministries, Episcopal Campus Ministry, Hillel Counselorship, L.I.F.E., Latter Day Saints, True Worshipers Campus Fellowship, Reformed University Fellowship, Unitarian Universalist Ministry, Voices in Ministry, and Wesley Foundation |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African Student Association, Korean, Native American, Turkish groups, International Club, Black Student Alliance, NAACP, UMOJA, Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Hispanic, Japanese |
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| International student organizations: |
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None |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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see: http://studentorg.georgiasouthern.edu/ |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Sam Baker,
Athletics Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Cathy Beene,
Associate Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Department of Athletics PO Box 8086 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA 30460 |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.georgiasoutherneagles.com/ |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Eagles, GUS (juvenile) |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Southern Conference (Division I, Football FCS); Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association and Swimming and Diving. |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. FCS |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
3% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
79% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, basketball stadium; football, softball, volleyball field house, natatorium, tennis courts, track/soccer stadium and golf practice facility. |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Dodgeball, Pre-Season Flag Football Tournament, Flag Football, 4-on4 Flag Football Tournament, Ultimate Frisbee, Golf Scramble, Indoor Soccer, Outdoor soccer, Volleyball, Sand Volleyball Tournament, Fall Softball, Pre-Season Softball Tournament, Softball State Qualifier Tournament, Softball, Tennis Single Tournament, Tennis Doubles Tournament, Sports Trivia Tournament, Fall Classic Basketball Tournament, Pre-Season Basketball Tournament, Basketball State Qualifier Tournament, Basketball, Swim Meet, Bowling, and Miniature Golf. |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Aikido, Baseball, Bowling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Kung-Fu, Lacrosse, Rugby, Scuba, Soccer, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Water Ski. |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Aikido, Bowling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Kung-Fu, Lacrosse, Rugby, Scuba, Soccer, Softball, Southern Explosion Dancing, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, and Water Ski. |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Savannah (49 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Atlanta (208 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Savannah (55 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Statesboro (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
13% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
9% immediately, 11% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Clemson University (SC);Florida State University (FL);Georgia Southern University (GA);Georgia State University (GA);University of Florida (FL);University of Georgia (GA);University of South Carolina--Columbia (SC) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
62% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Wal-Mart, Gulfstream, BB&T, Trane Company, Timken, Target, Enterprise, Walgreens, Turner Construction, J.B. Hunt, ABF Freight, Georgia Department of Transportation, and Briggs and Stratton |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Dan Cathy: President and CEO of Chick-Fil-A, Hala Moddelmog: CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Fred Stokes: Former NFL star: (Superbowl, Record Sacks in Game),
Jackie Strange: Only woman Deputy Post Master General (1946-1987),
Charles W. Norwood: Member of the US House of Representatives,
Tony Arata: Famous Songwriter (Garth Brooks, Reba McIntire, etc), and
Steven Cowan: Successful Novelist
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