Campus Vibe
Sciences-focusedUrbanHBCU
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.
Established
1890
Motto
Lux Et Veritas
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Southern
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,727Students
21:1Student:Faculty
25%Grad Rate
$37,981Earnings 10yr
$8,683Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Savannah State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$5,498
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,218
Room & Board$9,620
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$17,185
Average Net Price$8,683
Median Debt at Graduation$28,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$297
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$7,238
$30–48K$7,491
$48–75K$10,852
$75–110K$12,949
$110K+$13,784
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$8,683
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (39)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,727
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
65%
Race & Ethnicity
White 3%
Black 86%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate25.2%
Freshman Retention70.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$27,494
8 Years$33,514
10 Years$37,981
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,600
Men
$38,700
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
99Average
Estimated from GA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
222 mi(385 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
227 mi(393 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
242 mi(419 min)