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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.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$40

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	1,689	1,391	298
Percent admitted	78%	79%	73%
Percent admitted who enrolled	61%	62%	53%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	639	80%
ACT	370	46%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	500	600
SAT Math	530	630
ACT Composite	22	26
ACT English	20	25
ACT Math	22	26

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees
In-state	$5,180	$5,500	$5,627	$5,732	1.9%
Out-of-state	$15,692	$15,996	$16,385	$16,760	2.3%
Books and supplies	$1,700	$1,700	$1,700	$1,700	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$6,604	$6,892	$7,280	$8,530	17.2%
Other	$2,900	$2,900	$2,900	$2,900	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$10,892	$10,930	$11,540	$11,670	1.1%
Other	$4,100	$4,100	$4,100	$4,100	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$4,100	$4,100	$4,100	$4,100	0.0%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
In-state
On Campus	$16,384	$16,992	$17,507	$18,862	7.7%
Off Campus	$21,872	$22,230	$22,967	$23,202	1.0%
Off Campus with Family	$10,980	$11,300	$11,427	$11,532	0.9%
Out-of-state
On Campus	$26,896	$27,488	$28,265	$29,890	5.7%
Off Campus	$32,384	$32,726	$33,725	$34,230	1.5%
Off Campus with Family	$21,492	$21,796	$22,185	$22,560	1.7%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (678) 915-7290

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	702	91%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	636	83%	$3,738,917	$5,879
Federal grants	301	39%	$1,319,575	$4,384
Pell grants	301	39%	$1,317,375	$4,377
Other federal grants	4	1%	$2,200	$550
State/local government grant or scholarships	539	70%	$2,397,142	$4,447
Institutional grants or scholarships	9	1%	$22,200	$2,467
Student loan aid	437	57%	$2,471,647	$5,656
Federal student loans	435	57%	$2,316,522	$5,325
Other student loans	26	3%	$155,125	$5,966

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	3,183	59%	$16,108,664	$5,061
Pell grants	2,234	41%	$9,196,141	$4,116
Federal student loans	3,049	56%	$21,264,108	$6,974

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