Georgia Southern University Acceptance Rate
Statesboro, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,410
- Admitted
- 12,916
- Yield
- 36.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate has risen from 63.1% in 2014–15 to 89.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,679 to 14,410 (+49%) over that period.
Its 89.6% rate makes Georgia Southern University more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
Georgia Southern University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 36.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,679 | 6,107 | 63.1% | 3,498 |
| 2015–16 | 10,098 | 6,082 | 60.2% | 3,495 |
| 2016–17 | 9,834 | 6,348 | 64.6% | 3,600 |
| 2017–18 | 9,202 | 6,284 | 68.3% | 3,508 |
| 2018–19 | 11,522 | 7,797 | 67.7% | 4,347 |
| 2019–20 | 13,858 | 7,549 | 54.5% | 4,253 |
| 2020–21 | 17,250 | 15,727 | 91.2% | 5,341 |
| 2021–22 | 18,541 | 16,782 | 90.5% | 5,571 |
| 2022–23 | 14,680 | 13,049 | 88.9% | 4,357 |
| 2023–24 | 14,410 | 12,916 | 89.6% | 4,753 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,709 | 7,826 | 89.9% |
| Men | 5,697 | 5,090 | 89.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–590 | 49% |
| SAT Math | 480–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 24% |
How Georgia Southern University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate?
Georgia Southern University's acceptance rate is 89.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,916 admitted of 14,410 applicants).
Is Georgia Southern University test optional?
Georgia Southern University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern University received 14,410 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,916.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southern University?
Admitted students at Georgia Southern University typically scored 500–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Georgia Southern University getting harder to get into?
Georgia Southern University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.1% in 2014–15 to 89.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.georgiasouthern.edu/.