Savannah State University
HBCUTest-OptionalGreek Life
Select Program
Program Characteristics
University App Required
Program Highlights
HBCU HERITAGE
•Georgia's oldest public historically Black university, founded in 1890
•Over 130 years of empowering students and preparing cultural leaders
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
•Blends theatre, dance, and music performance into one dynamic concentration
•Coursework in acting, movement, choreography, stagecraft, and vocal/instrumental performance
•Cross-training across multiple performance modalities
GEORGIA FILM ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
•Enroll in Georgia Film Academy courses that count toward the BFA degree
•Hands-on experience in film and television production
•Direct pathways into Georgia's rapidly growing entertainment industry
CAMPUS & LOCATION
•201-acre campus in Savannah, GA — 15 minutes from downtown and the beach
•Kennedy Fine Arts building houses department activities
•Vibrant arts scene in one of the South's most historic cities
CAREER PREPARATION
•Senior Thesis capstone project
•Internship and Arts Study Away experiential learning options
•Portfolio and career marketing coursework built into the curriculum
•Training in arts leadership, production management, and financial strategies
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
PriorityDec 15, 2025
Regular AdmissionFeb 1, 2026
Rolling (after Regular deadline)
Fee
$20
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Apply via the Future Tiger portal or Common App
•$20 non-refundable university application fee
DEADLINES
•Early Action: November 1
•Priority: December 15
•Regular Admission: February 1
•Rolling admissions after February 1
REQUIREMENTS
•Official high school transcript
•SAT or ACT scores (test optional with 3.0+ GPA)
•Fall enrollment only
Scholarship Info
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•Dandy Barrett Scholarship (Collective Face Theater Ensemble) — two awards for active Players by the Sea members with 3.0+ GPA and two letters of recommendation
•Robert L. and Charlease Thomas Stevenson Scholarship — for Players by the Sea members with 2.8+ GPA, full-time, African-American
GENERAL
•Additional scholarships available through SSU Scholarship Universe matching tool
•Band audition scholarships available by appointment (in-person or video)
Program info updated 15h ago
Academic School Information
2.77
Avg GPA (W)
27%
Grad Rate
2,833
Enrollment
$37,981
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$5,750
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,043
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,172
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$6,739
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,033
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,882
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,694
Family Income $110k+$12,597
