Southern Polytechnic State University is proud to be Georgia’s technology university. Our academic, professional, outreach and service programs embrace all aspects of technology, including the practical applied skills (techne) needed to solve today’s real-world problems and the theoretical knowledge (logos) necessary to meet tomorrow’s challenges. SPSU graduates are well prepared to lead the scientific and economic development of an increasingly complex state, nation, and world.
Our mission is to serve both traditional and non-traditional students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels; in engineering and engineering technology, the sciences, applied liberal arts, business and professional programs. We work to develop the broader community’s intellectual, cultural, economic, and human resources. Facilitated by our innovative faculty, dedicated staff, and supportive campus environment, our learning community empowers SPSU students with the ability and vision to transform the future.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
500
600
SAT Math
520
620
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
19
23
ACT Math
20
24
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$3,174
$3,374
$3,872
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$11,038
$11,788
$13,590
Books and supplies
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
Room and board (on campus)
$5,490
$5,610
$5,780
Room and board (off campus)
$6,492
$6,492
$6,492
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (678) 915-7290
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 91%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $2,667
State/Local Grants: $3,729
Student Loans: $2,847
