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Georgia Southern At a Glance

Students

Including students from all 50 states, two territories and 140 countries

Programs

Across 10 colleges including certificates, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

$.145B

Annual Economic Impact

Georgia Southern supports more than 9,800 jobs in Southeast Georgia, transforming lives in the local economies we serve

Who We Are

Find out more about what it means to be an Eagle — where we’ve been, where we’re going and how our programs and research are changing southeast Georgia and beyond.

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Our History

Our institutional life began in 1906 with four faculty and 15 students. See how we grew over the following century into a world-class institution with more than 27,500 students and 2,000 faculty and staff spread over three vibrant campuses and online.  

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Vision, Mission and Values

We’re soaring forward, together. Discover our vision for leadership, innovation and impact within and beyond the University community, and the core values that shape everything we do.

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Research

From investigating strategies to preserve coastal environments to creating new data-driven tools to solve business challenges and spur economic growth, our faculty and students tackle real-world issues and pursue transformative research.

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Academics

We’re equipping a global workforce, starting before graduation and extending well beyond. We support students and alumni through personalized coaching, networking, training and other resources that build skills, experiences and connections for professional success. 

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Career Preparation

We’re equipping a global workforce, starting before graduation and extending well beyond. We support students and alumni through personalized coaching, networking, training and other resources that build skills, experiences and connections for professional success. 

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Athletics

With 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams, there’s always something to cheer for, whether you’re watching the football team win another postseason bowl game or women’s tennis take home the Sun Belt championship trophy.

Distinctions

Far beyond ordinary, Georgia Southern has earned a reputation for academic excellence, unparalleled student support and active innovation. Here are just a few of the distinctions we’ve earned in the last year.

Our Points of Pride

Years

Military Friendly Gold School

VIQTORY Media named Georgia Southern a Military Friendly School 12 consecutive years, and a Gold School for the last 7

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Best Online Colleges in Georgia

For 2024 by TheBestSchools.org

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Top Eco-Friendly Campus

Named one of the nation’s top eco-friendly campuses for 2024 in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges

Welcome to Eagle Nation

Georgia Southern University campuses are full of life — places where memories are made every day. You’ll spread your wings, find your tribe and experience a wide variety of facilities, services and organizations dedicated to your growth and success. Whether you’re interested in exercise, gaming, the outdoors or just making new friends, Georgia Southern has the place for you.

Experience Life on Campus
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Campuses and Locations

From traditional college atmospheres for full-time students to flexible online programs for those working full time, our diverse locations enable us to meet you where you are and prepare you for wherever you’re going. 

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Statesboro

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Armstrong in Savannah

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Liberty in Hinesville

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Wexford, Ireland

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Online

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Army Education Centers

Offices

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Take the Next Step

There’s a world of opportunity here. Are you ready to soar? Find out where being an Eagle can take you.

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