About Southern Polytechnic State University

Founded in 1948, Southern Polytechnic State University. is a Public college. Located in Georgia, which is a city setting in Georgia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,732 full time undergraduate students, and 817 full time graduate students.

The Southern Polytechnic State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 21:1. There are 309 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southern Polytechnic State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate78%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at SPSU are considered Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 65 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

79% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southern Polytechnic State University.

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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
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“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
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“We play recreationally”
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“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    75 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    60 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    87 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    107 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    107 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    107 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    107 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    107 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

Southern Polytechnic State University REVIEWS

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Southern Polytechnic State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southern Polytechnic State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southern Polytechnic State University is 78%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't give up, follow your dream.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The lack of activities on the weekends and on any day but Wednesday and Thursday, Honors program included.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very similar to me because the majority of my classmates have the same major as me, which is Computer Engineering Technology.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The people who should attend our college are students who are dedicated and motivated to get their degree and learn. This is not a school for the half-hearted and if you are not dedicated enough to do all your work or get involved in campus life, it will be a long college life for you. This school is also designed for students who don't intend to be limited to four years to get their degree. It is for people who are expanding their world and everything around them.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Any male in search of a girlfriend that doesn't speak chinese.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    SPSU is constantly renovating the campus.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The class sizes are great and, for the most part, the professors know what they are talking about and are pretty helpful. Also, there are labs for almost every major-related class that you take, which helps offer a TON more hands-on experience than if you were taking a class that was lecture only.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Our school is based on many different cultures and races, making it one of the most culturally diversed colleges. We have groups and organizations to learn more about their culture and helping us understand them more. We also have many unique clubs that most do not have including an anime club, bathtub race organization, and our own radio station. The campus is primarily guys since it's an engineering school, but there is still an abundance of female students here.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that it was going to be hard to get some of my credits to transfer and that some of them wouldn't at all.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school of Southern Polytechnic State University is widley known as a fastly growing engineering university. With a very challenging and rewarding degree program that rivlas that of Georgia Tech.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There are not more resources available for students who are taking concentration classes in International Studies field in regards to preparing for tests and seminars and getting advice from someone who is a professional in the same field that you are working towards.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    engineering oriented, small classes

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Student Body

Students

19%

female

81%

male

5,732

Total Undergrad Enrollment

817

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

N/A

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

119

Student Organizations

10

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

29%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
% Black or African-American
22%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
54%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

85% of students attending Southern Polytechnic State University receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 54% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,760

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,700

Books and Supplies

$8,530

Room and Board

26,990

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,619
$30 - $48K
$9,247
$48 - $75K
$12,098
$75 - $110K
$13,857
$110K & UP
$14,003

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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