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Savannah State University

#1223 in US ranking Savannah, GA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,031
Tuition & fees
$6,794
Avg. aid
$9,740
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
Median salary
$37,375
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Savannah State University?

Homecoming is one of Savannah State University's recurring campus traditions, bringing together current students and alumni around athletics and related activities. It is a social event as well as an occasion for alumni to reconnect with the university.

Reported recurring programming also includes Spring Fling activities and a Martin Luther King Jr. observance. These events serve different purposes: Spring Fling centers on student activities, while the King observance provides space for reflection and community programming. Dates and event components vary, so the current campus calendar is the best guide to what is scheduled in a particular year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Savannah State University?

Savannah State University offers college-operated housing for undergraduates, including coeducational housing, and provides on-campus dining options. Housing availability does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room; students should review eligibility, application steps, deadlines, and any required payment before making plans.

Prospective residents should compare residence-hall and any apartment-style options by occupancy, meal-plan rules, academic-year dates, and access to classes. Reported housing amenities include high-speed internet, and first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus under applicable parking rules. Students considering off-campus housing should account for transportation and meals as well as rent when comparing the two arrangements.

Savannah State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

62

Savannah State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
21:1
Campus size
173 acres

Savannah State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Savannah State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Asa H. Gordon Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Savannah State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Savannah State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.