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Georgia State University

Georgia State University is a large, public institution located in Atlanta, ga. Founded in 1913, Georgia State University offers undergraduate degrees in 238 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
27,415 undergraduates
$8,478 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Georgia State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 55.4%
SAT score average 1076
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

April
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Georgia State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 25:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
25 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Biology, General
Computer Science
Finance and Financial Management Services
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,478
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,328
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $4,662
Cost of attendance* $31,468
Average financial aid package $12,646
Estimated cost $18,822 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,709
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,328
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $4,662
Cost of attendance* $46,699
Average financial aid package $12,646
Estimated cost $34,053 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Georgia State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,415, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

34,944

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
19%
African American %
40%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
14%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Georgia State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

33 Gilmer St, Atlanta, GA 30303
4044132000
www.gsu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Georgia State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Georgia State University?

Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia State University? 

The acceptance rate for Georgia State University is 55%.

What’s the average GPA for Georgia State University?

The average high school GPA for Georgia State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Georgia State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Georgia State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $125,872.

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