Savannah State University has a published cost of attendance of $17,191. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $6,739, middle-income families pay around $9,882, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,597.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $17,191 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,043 |
| Room and Board | $12,602 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,019 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,172 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,739 |
| $30–48k | $7,033 |
| $48–75k | $9,882 |
| $75–110k | $12,694 |
| $110k+ | $12,597 |
Savannah State University has a published cost of attendance of $17,191. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $6,739, middle-income families pay around $9,882, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,597. Azimuth ranks Savannah State University #294 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Savannah State University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance affordable across income levels. Families should review the specific aid packages they receive, as individual circumstances and merit aid eligibility can shift the actual out-of-pocket cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $28,000. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,692; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,912, median federal debt of $28,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $316 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Savannah State University earn median 4-year earnings of $46,912, placing Savannah State University in the 8.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,830 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 66.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Savannah State University #1262 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 68 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,957, ranked #342 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 41 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,983, ranked #353 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 34 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,430, ranked #169 nationally in its major. Journalism reports 33 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $39,677, ranked #114 nationally in its major.
