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University description (as per official university website)
For 116 years, Savannah State University has been an important part of higher education. As the oldest public HBCU in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the historic city of Savannah, SSU has served this community with distinction while meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population.
The 173-acre campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.
* Founded: 1890
* Total enrollment: About 3,200
* Student/faculty ratio: 18:1
* Accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
* Academic programs: 22 baccalaureate majors and degrees; four graduate
* Faculty: 145
* Financial aid: More than 90 percent of Savannah State students receive some form of scholarship or financial aid.
* Activities: More than 75 clubs, organizations, student publications, honoraries, sororities, and fraternities and intramural sports.
* Athletics: Savannah State is a member of the NCAA Division I AA
* Men's: Football, basketball, baseball, track and field, and golf
* Women's: Basketball, softball, tennis, cross country, track and field, volleyball and golf
* Mascot: Tiger
International Students:
Students from all countries are encouraged to seek admission to Savannah State University. International candidates for admission to any undergraduate program are required to submit the following:
* A completed Student Application.
* A $20 nonrefundable application fee (must be in US Currency). Certified copies of official records from all schools or universities attended. Certified copies must be translated into English and must bear the school’s official seal.
* Official score report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The score must be 550 or above. (Savannah State’s TOEFL code number is 5609). Applicants for whom English is an official language may submit entrance examination scores from either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), in lieu of the TOEFL.
* A financial statement certifying ability to fund the cost of attending Savannah State University for four academic years. Figures must be expressed in United States currency.
Financial aid:
Academic Scholarships: Deadline for Submission is December 1st
- Athletic Grant-in-Aid
Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Bowling, Softball, Tennis
- Other Scholarships and Grants
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship
LEAP Grant
Students are encouraged to seek scholarships from private donors.
- Types of need-based aid
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
Federal PLUS Loan
Federal Perkins Loan
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Direct Loan Program |
