Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia 31404-5310
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Savannah State University is a public institution in Savannah with particular strength in business and biology.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
25% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,981 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,683.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •On November 26, 1890, the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation creating the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth.
- •The college operated there for several months during 1891, before moving to its permanent location in Savannah on October 7, 1891, with Wright as the first president.
- •Its eight students were all graduates of Edmund Asa Ware High School, the first public high school for blacks in Augusta.
- •Early years The college awarded its first baccalaureate degree in 1898.
- •In 1921, the first female students were admitted as residents on the campus.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Programs (39)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium