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General Information About Savannah State University SSU's mission statement has evolved over the past four decades. As of August 2009, a task force led by Dr. Mostafa Sarhan, Dean of COBA, completed a two-year process revising the mission statement. This statement (Sarhan-Yarbrough) has been forwarded to the Board of Regents for approval. Savannah State University, the oldest public historically black university in the State of Georgia, develops productive members of a global society through high quality instruction, scholarship, research, service and community involvement. The University fosters engaged learning and personal growth in a student-centered environment that celebrates the African American legacy while nurturing a diverse student body. Savannah State University offers graduate and undergraduate studies including nationally accredited programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Navy)
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $4,774 Room & Board Charge $5,958 Books & Supplies Cost $1,500 Dorm Capacity 2,251 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $6,095,543 Other Federal Grants $7,220,014 Scholarships & Fellowships $13,801,926 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $5,384,832 Average Grant Dollars Issued $86,377 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $6,900,963 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 4,015 Native American 3 Asian 19 African American 3,765 Hispanic 18 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,433 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 88
