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Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). As required by SACSCOC Standard 8.1 (Student Achievement), Georgia Southern University identifies and publishes outcomes and goals for multiple measures of student achievement as aligned with our institutional mission, programs offered, and students served.
Undergraduate Outcomes and Goals
Progression Rates
First Year Progression
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 |
| First Year SCH 30+ | 61.2% | 67.0% | 54.9% | 52.1% | 59.3% |
| Goal | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
Second Year Progression
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 |
| Second Year SCH 60+ | 61.7% | 64.8% | 55.9% | 55.1% |
| Goal | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
Retention Rates
First-Year Retention Rates
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 |
| First Year Retention Rate | 78.4% | 78.9% | 72.1% | 72.0% | 77.2% |
| Goal | 84% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 84% |
Second-Year Retention Rates
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 |
| Second Year Retention Rate | 66.1% | 63.6% | 57.0% | 58.9% |
| Goal | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% |
Graduation Rates
Four-Year Graduation Rates
| Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 30.7% | 30.9% | 34.1% | 35.5% | 35.8% |
| Goal | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Five-Year Graduation Rates
| Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 |
| Five-Year Graduation Rate | 50.1% | 49.0% | 49.6% | 51.0% |
| Goal | 55% | 55% | 55% | 55% |
Six-Year Graduation Rates
| Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 54.7% | 53.7% | 52.8% |
| Goal | 65% | 65% | 65% |
National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) 6-Year Total Completion Rates
| Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 |
| Total Completion Rate | 72.1% | 71.3% | 72.0% | 70.8% |
| Goal | 68% | 69% | 68% | 67% |
Licensure/Certification Exam Pass Rates
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification First-Time Pass Rates
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| First-Time Pass Rate | 94.1% | 47.6% | 85.1% | 83.3% | 75.9% |
| Goal | 88.8% | 87.9% | 83.5% | 83.2% | 84.5% |
Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Pass Rates
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Pass Rate | 99.2% | 99.3% | 98.3% | 98.9% | 98.2% |
| Goal | 98.6% | 98.7% | 98.4% | 98.5% | 98.2% |
National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) First-Time Pass Rates
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| First-Time Pass Rate | 87.6% | 82.6% | 81.0% | 88.8% |
| Goal | 90.3% | 86.1% | 82.3% | 90.2% |
Job Placement or Continuing Education Rates
Job Placement or Continuing Education Rates
| AY 2021-2022 | AY 2022-2023 |
| Job Placement Rate | 55.9% | 69.6% |
| Continuing Education Rate | 14.5% | 15.1% |
| Combined Rate | 70.4% | 84.7% |
| Goal | 85% | 85% |
Degrees Conferred
Degrees Conferred
| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 |
| Degrees Conferred | 4,453 | 4,433 | 4,391 | 4,168 | 3,936 |
| Goal | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
Graduate Outcomes and Goals
Retention Rates
One-Year Retention Rates: Master’s Degrees
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 |
| One-Year Retention | 77.2% | 81.6% | 77.3% | 77.8% | 76.4% |
| Goal | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
One-Year Retention Rates: Education Specialist Degrees
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 |
| One-Year Retention Rate | 72.7% | 72.0% | 72.3% | 68.0% | 77.0% |
| Goal | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
One-Year Retention Rates: Doctoral Degrees
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 |
| One-Year Retention Rate | 86.5% | 71.6% | 77.3% | 80.8% | 78.0% |
| Goal | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
Graduation Rates
Three-Year Graduation Rates: Master’s Degrees
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | | |
| Three-Year Graduation Rate | 73.1% | 77.2% | 71.7% | | |
| Goal | 80% | 80% | 80% | | |
Three-Year Graduation Rates: Education Specialist Degrees
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 |
| Three-Year Graduation Rate | 65.7% | 65.3% | 65.1% |
| Goal | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Licensure/Certification Exam Pass Rates
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification Exam Pass Rates
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| First-Time Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 91% | 87% | 80% |
| Goal | 87% | 85% | 84% | 78% | 73% |
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) Licensure Rate
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Ultimate Licensure Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goal | 93.6% | 93.6% | 93.6% | 93.6% | 93.6% |
National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) Pass Rates
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Ultimate Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97.2% |
| Goal | 99.5% | 99.1% | 98.9% | 98.6% | 96.3% |
Degrees Conferred
Master’s Degrees
| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 |
| Degrees Conferred | 1,113 | 1,092 | 1,103 | 1,207 | 1,183 |
| Goal | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Education Specialist Degrees
| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 |
| Degrees Conferred | 70 | 84 | 92 | 115 | 125 |
| Goal | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Doctoral Degrees
| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 |
| Degrees Conferred | 84 | 101 | 116 | 99 | 85 |
| Goal | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
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Last updated: 12/12/2024
