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Savannah State University, commonly referred to as SSU, is located in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Historically, it is Georgia’s oldest public black university. SSU was established in the year 1890 as a consequence of the Second Morrill Land Grant Act. More than 3,000 students enroll in the university on an annual basis. Savannah State University has three degree granting colleges under it. These are the:
- College of Business Administration
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- College of Sciences and Technology
The students of Savannah State University publish an on-campus newspaper called the "Tiger’s Roar." They also operate a radio station called WHCJ (FM). The universoty's athletics department fields both men's and women's teams in baseball, basketball, football, tennis, cross country, softball, and golf.
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Campus Location3600 College Drive
Savannah, GA 31404-5310
USA
Main Tel: (912) 356-2186
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Savannah State University HighlightsWhere Savannah State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, mathematics, media, science, engineering technician, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Selective admissions.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 370 | 24 | | Master | 44 | 4 |
Savannah State StudentsSavannah State is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Savannah State was 3,169 in 2007 (2,860 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 56% of the class. Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,486 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,090 | | Room | $ 2,476 | | Board | $ 2,872 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid: Savannah State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 54 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 44 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 18 |
Housing and MealsSavannah State provides on-campus housing for 1,546 of its 2,860 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Savannah State AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Savannah State is in the South Atlantic Conference for major sports. Savannah State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 83 male students received the aid (men were 64% of those receiving aid) and 47 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 36% of students receiving such aid) .
Savannah State Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 34% | | Women | 31% | | All | 32% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 390-460 | | Math | 380-460 | | Writing | 370-450 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (106 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (34 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (58 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (61 awarded) - Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS (12 awarded) MEDIA (38 awarded) SCIENCE (50 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded) - Developmental and Child Psychology
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