Georgia Southern University SAT and ACT scores
Statesboro, GA · public college · 22,295 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Georgia Southern University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Georgia Southern University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Free practice that explains every answer. Georgia Southern University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Southern University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Georgia Southern University scored 986 to 1133, with an average of 1053. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Georgia Southern University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 23. A 23 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Georgia Southern University require the SAT or ACT?
Georgia Southern University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Georgia Southern University accept the CLT?
Yes. Georgia Southern University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 58 to 76 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Georgia with similar scores
- Georgia State UniversitySAT 940–1180
- Augusta UniversitySAT 970–1140
- Brenau UniversitySAT 930–1200
- Middle Georgia State UniversitySAT 950–1190
- University of West GeorgiaSAT 950–1140
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Grand Canyon UniversitySAT 1006–1113
- Baker CollegeSAT 960–1160
- Bemidji State UniversityACT 18–24
- Calvary UniversitySAT 980–1140
- Emporia State UniversityACT 18–24
- Georgetown CollegeSAT 960–1160
More about Georgia Southern University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Georgia Southern University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026