Georgia Southern University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #802 United States of America #201

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Institution Info

Founded: 1906
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 26,054 students
Faculty: 3,167
Endowment: $87.9M
Website: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu

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Georgia Southern University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1906. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 26K students, an endowment of $87.9M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1707 · Ranked	23.93
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #802 · Ranked	79.35

Research Output via OpenAlex

220

h-index

431,527

Citations

17,272

Publications

8,328

i10-index

1.48

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgia Southern University's global ranking?

Georgia Southern University is ranked #802 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #201 position.

When was Georgia Southern University founded?

Georgia Southern University was founded in 1906, making it 120 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Georgia Southern University?

Georgia Southern University has a student body of approximately 26,054 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 8:1.

What is Georgia Southern University's research output?

Georgia Southern University has produced 17,272 research publications with 431,527 total citations and an h-index of 220, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Georgia Southern University's endowment?

Georgia Southern University has an endowment of approximately $87.9M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.