Why Savannah State?

• Interim President: Cynthia Robinson Alexander, J.D.
• Founded: 1890  
• First public historically black college & university in the State of Georgia
• First institution of higher learning in the City of Savannah
• Total enrollment: 3,100. Students come to SSU primarily from across the State of Georgia, but we also have a growing number of students from across the globe.
• Top 5 states of the 2023 Freshmen Class: 
  • Georgia
  • Florida
  • South Carolina
  • North Carolina
  • Alabama/Tennessee
• Three campus sites: The main campus, the Coastal Georgia Center in downtown Savannah, and the Marine Science Center on Livingston Avenue. 
• Accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools  
• Academic programs: 30 baccalaureate and five graduate degrees in four colleges - Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Sciences & Technology.  
• Faculty: 120
• Financial aid: More than 90 percent of Savannah State students receive some form of scholarship or financial aid.
• Activities: More than 75 clubs, organizations, student publications, honoraries, sororities, and fraternities and intramural sports.  
• Athletics: Savannah State Athletics is a member of SIAC
  • Men's - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, & Golf
  • Women's - Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball & Golf
  • Mascot: Tiger

For years, Savannah State University has been an important part of higher education. As the first public HBCU in Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the historic city of Savannah, SSU has served this community with distinction while meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

The 201-acre campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh, and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment. We invite you to become a part of the SSU family. Please continue your exploration of Savannah State University - both online and in person - and share our excitement.