Georgia Southern University is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. A residential campus of 14,371 students, Georgia Southern is one of the top universities of choice in Georgia for new freshman; every state and 80 nations are represented in the student body. The University's hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers 130 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the doctoral level in its six Colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration; Education; Health and Professional Studies; The Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies; and the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology. The University has earned national accreditation in 29 program areas.