Georgia Southern University

Location: Statesboro, Georgia, USA (with campuses in Savannah and Hinesville)
Type: Public Research University
Founded: 1906
Motto: "Truth, Wisdom, Service"
University System: Member of the University System of Georgia
Student Population: 26,000+ (Fall 2023)

Academic Excellence: Colleges & Schools include College of Engineering & Computing, Parker College of Business (AACSB-accredited), Waters College of Health Professions, College of Arts & Humanities
Top Programs: Nursing (#1 in Georgia for pass rates), Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Business Administration, Kinesiology & Sports Science
Research: Carnegie-classified R2, focus on Cybersecurity, Public Health, Sustainability
Campus Life: Main campus in Statesboro (900+ acres), Armstrong campus in Savannah, Liberty campus in Hinesville, 300+ student clubs, NCAA Division I athletics, Paulson Stadium (25,000 capacity)
Career Outcomes: Placement rate 93%, top employers include Gulfstream Aerospace, Memorial Health, Georgia-Pacific, Average starting salary $52,000 (Business $55k, Engineering $65k)
Affordability & Aid: In-State Tuition ~$5,000/year, Out-of-State ~$15,000/year, 80% of students receive scholarships
Unique Offerings: Military-friendly, Eagle Incentive Program for GA high schoolers, 60+ study abroad programs

Size: Georgia Southern: 26,000 | Univ. of Georgia: 40,000+ | Georgia State: 54,000+
Focus: Georgia Southern: Undergrad emphasis | Univ. of Georgia: Research-intensive | Georgia State: Urban campus
Tuition (in-state): Georgia Southern: $5,000 | Univ. of Georgia: $9,000 | Georgia State: $8,000