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Americans are very well-schooled. Well-educated is another matter
According to a recent Wall Street Journal/University of Chicago survey, 56 percent of Americans now think college is not worth the...
Georgia Southern University is a public research university and the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. The university has a diverse student population that includes students from all 50 states and over 80 countries. The University’s Center for Wildlife Education and its Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Raptor Center contain a unique Wetland Preserve, featuring various reptile and amphibian exhibits for undergraduate and graduate research.
Location: Statesboro, GA
Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,759
Tuition: In-State: $6,356, Out-of-State: $17,142
General Education Requirements: All students must complete at least one course in composition, world literature, American government or history, economics, mathematics, natural science, world history, and the humanities.
Academic and Financial Highlights:
ACTA’s Assessment: Georgia Southern University appeals not only to Georgia students, but also to out-of-state students. Its affordable tuition rates incentivize a diverse group of students to attend their university. Georgia Southern University is also one of ACTA’s top “A” schools for curricular excellence because of its serious commitment to the liberal arts, requiring six of the seven core subjects evaluated in our What Will They Learn? report.
Bang for Your Buck highlights affordable and academically rigorous colleges and universities across the nation. In an age when student debt accounts for more than $1.5 trillion, acquiring a useful set of skills at a reasonable price has never been more important for students entering an extremely competitive job market. Each week, ACTA recognizes a high-ranking institution from our What Will They Learn?® project for its commitment to low tuition rates and serious academic study.
According to a recent Wall Street Journal/University of Chicago survey, 56 percent of Americans now think college is not worth the...
Launched in 1995, we are the only organization that works with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders across the United States to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
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