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Savannah State University

Bachelor's degree-granting public serving about 2,833 students in a city setting.

Public HBCU Bachelor's degree
Students
2,833
Undergraduate enrollment
Avg Net Price
$8,172
After grants & aid
Median Salary
$37,981
10 years after entry
Graduation Rate
28.0%
Completion within 150% time

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price rarely equals what families pay. The average student at Savannah State University pays about $8,172 per year after grants and scholarships are applied. Graduates leave with a median federal loan balance of $28,000.

In-state tuition & fees$5,750
Out-of-state tuition & fees$19,043
Total cost of attendance$17,191
Average net price$8,172
Median federal debt at graduation$28,000
Students receiving Pell Grants68%
Students taking federal loans65%
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Outcomes & Return on Investment

Ten years after first enrolling, the median former student earns $37,981. Six years after entry the median is $27,494. Measured crudely, four years of average net price equals about 0.9 years of that median salary.

Graduation Rate
28.0%
Within 150% of normal time
Retention Rate
74.7%
First-year students who return
Earnings · 6 yr
$27,494
Median, 6 years after entry
Earnings · 10 yr
$37,981
Median, 10 years after entry

Earnings figures cover students who received federal financial aid and are measured from the year they entered, not the year they graduated. They reflect all former students, including those who did not complete a degree.

Most Popular Majors

Share of degrees and certificates awarded by field at Savannah State University.

Business & Marketing23.2%
Biological Sciences12.6%
Liberal Arts & Humanities11.3%
Criminal Justice & Security10.7%
Engineering Technology9.4%
Communication & Journalism6.6%
Social Sciences6.6%
Psychology6.0%

Explore these fields statewide: Business & Marketing · Biological Sciences · Liberal Arts & Humanities · Criminal Justice & Security · Engineering Technology

Student Body

Savannah State University enrolls about 2,833 students in a city setting, with 12% attending part-time.

Women62.5%
Men37.5%
White2.6%
Black or African American86.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Asian0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Savannah State University cost?

At Savannah State University, published in-state tuition is $5,750 per year, out-of-state tuition is $19,043, the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,172. Net price is usually the more useful number because it reflects what families actually pay after aid.

What do Savannah State University graduates earn?

Former Savannah State University students earn a median of $37,981 ten years after entering the school, according to U.S. Department of Education data. Earnings vary widely by major and career path.

What is the graduation rate at Savannah State University?

Savannah State University reports a 28.0% completion rate. This measures students who finished within 150% of the normal program length.

How we source this

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the federal dataset institutions are required to report into. We do not estimate, model, or fill gaps — when a school does not report a value, we leave it blank. Read our full methodology →

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