Georgia Southern University Statesboro

What Georgia Southern University Statesboro does

Georgia Southern University is a public Carnegie R2 doctoral research university chartered in 1906, governed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. It operates a multi-campus footprint centered on its Statesboro flagship, with the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, online instruction, and on-base course delivery at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. The institution serves more than 29,633 students through approximately 149 degree programs spanning 10 colleges, with marketed tuition tiers for Georgia residents, residents of four neighboring states (AL, FL, NC, SC, TN) under reciprocal in-state pricing, and standard out-of-state tuition.

The university's core "products" are undergraduate and graduate degree programs (including recent additions such as a BS in Software Engineering launched in Fall 2023 and an Executive Master's in Criminal Justice launched in 2023), online degree pathways, accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs, and continuing/professional education. Supporting infrastructure includes the College of Science and Mathematics Core Research Laboratory with NMRs, X-ray diffractometers, mass spectrometers, and materials characterization equipment; the Engineering & Research Building with 21 advanced research labs; the Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center; the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Research Laboratory; the Laboratory for Advanced Power and Energy Systems; the Savannah Logistics Innovation Center (SLIC) with Plug and Play; the United States National Tick Collection; and the new Advanced Processing Research Network. Distribution spans direct admissions recruitment, on-campus instruction, online learning platforms, military education centers, and articulation agreements for transfer students.

Revenue is generated through a subscription-style model composed of tuition and fees (in-state, multi-state reciprocal, out-of-state), financial aid and scholarship administration, donations (the Together We Soar campaign has raised over $100M toward a $125M goal), and NCAA Division I athletics revenue via Sun Belt Conference membership. Strategic partnerships anchor workforce and applied-research pipelines: Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (workforce development for the Bryan County EV plant), Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia (four-year medical campus at Armstrong), Plug and Play (logistics innovation), Coca-Cola (exclusive beverage partnership), Crider, Inc. ($1M APRN gift), and federal partners including the U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Third Infantry Division at Fort Stewart (Tactical Athlete Readiness and Preparedness Program, $5.68M federal funding). The institution is positioned as the most or second-most affordable college in Georgia and has held Military Friendly designation for 12 consecutive years.

Name

Georgia Southern University Statesboro

Legal name

Georgia Southern University

Website

https://georgiasouthern.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Georgia Southern University is a public Carnegie R2 research university founded in 1906, operating multiple campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro plus online instruction, serving more than 29,600 students through approximately 149 degree programs across 10 colleges.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Flagship Public Research Universities (R1/R2) (EDAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Public research university
• Doctoral degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including in-state and out-of-state rates, with reduced tuition available for residents of AL, FL, NC, SC, and TN.
2. Financial Aid and Scholarships: University provides financial aid packages to first-year students and administers various scholarship programs including REACH Scholarship with double-match funding.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The Together We Soar Campaign has raised over $100 million toward its $125 million goal. Annual 'A Day for Southern' campaign and gratitude events generate donor contributions.
4. Athletics Revenue: Revenue from NCAA Division I athletics programs including ticket sales, merchandise, and media rights through Sun Belt Conference membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Georgia Southern University is a public research university that delivers more than 149 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across 10 colleges, serving over 29,600 students at its main Statesboro campus and additional locations in Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro. It also produces R2-classified research and operates NCAA Division I athletics programs.

Product overview

Georgia Southern University offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio centered on its approximately 149 degree programs across 10 colleges serving over 29,633 students. The university operates across three main campuses (Statesboro, Armstrong in Savannah, and Liberty in Hinesville) plus online instruction. Core offerings include traditional on-campus degree programs, online programs for adult learners, accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathways, and specialized programs for military-connected students. The institution also provides extensive research centers and laboratories across areas including advanced materials science, logistics, coastal sustainability, and sustainable fuels. Beyond academics, the university offers over 300 student organizations, 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams, and career preparation services including internships and industry partnerships. Recent additions include a new Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Fall 2023) and an Executive Master's in Criminal Justice (2023).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate degree programs Bachelor's degree programs across 10 colleges, serving prospective and enrolled students seeking a four-year residential or online undergraduate education.
• Graduate and doctoral degree programs Master's, specialist, and doctoral programs serving working professionals and research-track students seeking advanced credentials and research opportunities.
• Online degree programs Fully and partially online degree pathways serving students who need flexible scheduling or remote access to Georgia Southern coursework.
• NCAA Division I athletics program Division I intercollegiate athletics offerings that recruit and support student-athletes while contributing to campus life and institutional brand visibility.
• Research programs (R2 doctoral research) Doctoral-level research activities across colleges, serving faculty, graduate students, and external sponsors conducting funded research projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average graduate earns over $78,000 annually after graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2023Workforce development partnership between Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Georgia Southern University, and Ogeechee Technical College to address regional workforce needs while advancing academic excellence and technological innovation in preparation for Hyundai's electric vehicle manufacturing facility.
• Fort Stewart and Hunter Army AirfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2023Memorandum of understanding enabling Georgia Southern to offer graduate courses on base at Fort Stewart, extending educational opportunities to military personnel and their families through in-person instruction at SFC Paul R. Smith Army Education Center.
• Coca-Cola CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2014Multi-year exclusive beverage partnership making Coca-Cola the exclusive beverage provider for the University and Georgia Southern Athletics, including product rights and marketing support.
• Renew MerchandiseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2014Partnership to create apparel made from recycled plastic bottles through the College of Business and Center for Sustainability, with student organizations spreading awareness about the sustainability program.
• Augusta University's Medical College of GeorgiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to open a new four-year medical campus at Georgia Southern's Armstrong Campus in Savannah, expanding access to medical education and training in southeast Georgia to address the state's ongoing physician shortage.
• Plug and PlaycoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon Valley venture capital firm partnership through the Savannah Logistics Innovation Center (SLIC), supporting startups and innovation in logistics and supply chain management leveraging Savannah's position as the nation's fourth-largest container port.
• Ogeechee Technical CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-party workforce development partnership with Hyundai and Georgia Southern University to create comprehensive training pathways and educational programs for regional workforce needs in Bryan and Evans counties.
• REACH Scholarship ProgramcoreOthersUniversity doubles matching funds for the REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) Scholarship, a state need-based scholarship for Georgia students, investing additional funds through corporate partnerships, donations, and specialty license plate proceeds.
• Third Infantry Division at Fort StewartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2016 focused on soldier health and performance through the Tactical Athlete Readiness and Preparedness Program (TARP), which has received $5.68 million in federal funding to expand nationwide.
• FORAM FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center (SARC) for research to enhance sustainability and profitability of soilless farming techniques.
• Georgia Public Safety Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to revise training standards for state public safety officials, including mental fitness programs and wellness initiatives through the Tactical Athlete Readiness and Preparedness Program (TARP).

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Georgia State University: Large Georgia public R2 university in Atlanta. Most direct peer: same state system, similar Carnegie classification, comparable scale, and overlapping online/adult learner programs competing for the same in-state students.
• Augusta University: Georgia public R2 university and active institutional partner via the Medical College of Georgia four-year campus at Georgia Southern's Armstrong site. Comparable scale and Carnegie classification, with a stronger health-sciences orientation.
• University of North Georgia: Georgia public university with strong military-connected student programs and multi-campus footprint including Dahlonega and Gainesville. Comparable in regional orientation, military-friendly positioning, and Carnegie profile.
• Coastal Carolina University: Sun Belt Conference peer institution with similar enrollment scale (~10k students, NCAA Division I) and a comparable regional public-university identity. Direct athletic and aspirational peer.
• Kennesaw State University: Georgia public R2 university in metro Atlanta with a similar multi-campus structure, large undergraduate enrollment, and focus on career-oriented programs. Directly competes for the same Georgia resident student pool.
• Troy University: Alabama public university with deep military-friendly orientation and extensive online program delivery. Most comparable peer on the military-affiliated student and online scale dimensions.
• Appalachian State University: Sun Belt Conference peer, North Carolina public R2 university of comparable size with strong regional identity and affordable tuition positioning. Athletic and structural peer.
• Georgia College & State University: Georgia public university within the same University System of Georgia. Smaller residential liberal-arts oriented peer competing for some of the same Georgia-resident undergraduate pool.
• Old Dominion University: Virginia public R2 university with nationally recognized military-connected programs and online scale. Sun Belt Conference peer with directly comparable student-segment focus.

Regional players

• East Carolina University: Large North Carolina public R2 university with health sciences and military-affiliated student focus. Comparable in scale, Carnegie classification, and regional public-university identity though serving a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/georgiasouthern
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GeorgiaSouthernUniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgiaSouthernUniversityAlumni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/school?id=18160
• Instagraminstagram.com/gsalumni
• TikToktiktok.com/@georgiasouthernuniv

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