
The Savannah State Tigers compete in NCAA Division II and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Varsity competition includes sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross-country, and track and field, with teams and participation opportunities differing by sport.
Varsity athletics require team selection and are distinct from recreational exercise or any club and intramural offerings available in a given term. Students who want to compete should consult the athletics program for current rosters, recruiting procedures, and eligibility rules. Those interested chiefly in fitness or casual competition should check campus recreation rather than assume a varsity team is open enrollment.
Savannah State University has student-led and campus-supported organizations through which students can participate in governance, performance, service, and shared interests. Reported examples include the Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Tiger Ambassadors, the marching band, and the Wesleyan Gospel Choir.
The campus also reports student media and theater opportunities. Organization rosters and activity levels can change, so students with a particular academic, cultural, religious, or recreational interest should check the current recognized-organization directory and meeting information. Student government represents student concerns; a residence hall group, by contrast, focuses its programming and representation on residential life.
Savannah State University enrolls about 3,193 students in the reported institutional figures. It remains predominantly a Georgia institution: approximately 83% of students are state residents, while about 16% come from other U.S. states.
The university is a historically Black institution, and reported enrollment counts include 2,436 Black or African American students. Its student body also includes students of other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Most reported students are traditional college age, although the age distribution includes learners in their late twenties and older.
Reported figures identify 724 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 176 transfer-in students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 21 to 1, an institution-wide measure that does not predict the size of a particular lecture, laboratory, or upper-level seminar.
Daily life at Savannah State University combines residential activities with the needs of a substantial commuter population. Students can connect through campus programs, performances, athletics events, and student organizations, while class and work schedules may shape how often they participate.
The university reports a student health clinic and personal counseling services, as well as support resources for veterans. First-year students may find orientation and academic advising particularly useful for understanding degree requirements and locating help early. For commuters and working students, event timing, study space, and access to services between classes may matter as much as the number of activities offered.
The Asa H. Gordon Library is Savannah State University's main academic library. It provides a place to study and a starting point for finding books, scholarly articles, and other research materials needed for coursework.
Students undertaking research should use the library's catalog and databases and ask library staff about source selection, citations, and access to materials held elsewhere. Online resources may be especially useful to commuters when remote authentication is available. Students who need a particular study space or extended hours should check the current library schedule and room policies rather than assume the building operates around the clock.
Total enrollment
3193Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
692Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
104 full time, 76 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Softball
Swimming and diving
Table tennis
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Weight lifting
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.