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Campus & Student Life at Savannah State University

Home to about 3,245 undergraduates in 2020, Savannah State University is a small, public university located in Savannah, Georgia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Savannah State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Savannah State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Savannah State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Savannah State University is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Savannah State University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Savannah State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Savannah State University Disability Services.

Savannah State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Savannah State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Savannah State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Savannah State University

Savannah State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Savannah State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Savannah State University

Savannah State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,245 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,642 (81.4%). Part-time attendance was 603 (18.6%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,6426033,245

Savannah State University is Ranked #1,977 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Savannah State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Savannah State University #1977 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Savannah State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Savannah State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Savannah State University Diversity Guide.

Savannah State University Competes in the NCAA

Savannah State University has a total of 280 student athletes, 184 men and 96 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Savannah State University Athletics

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