Georgia State University
Georgia State University

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Georgia State University is a 4-year public university with seven campuses throughout Atlanta and the largest university in the state by enrollment. GSU features 10 colleges and schools conferring degrees in over 100 areas of study. Additionally, the university’s School of Music is located at Atlanta’s Rialto Center for the Arts and is home to the annual National Black Arts Festival. For athletically-inclined students, Georgia State fields 15 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Panthers.

Acceptance Rate:
67%
Average Net Price:
$17,750
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1153

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,750
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,478
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$23,709
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,328
Books and Supplies
$2000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$15,393
$30k - $48k
$15,828
$48k - $75k
$18,359
$75k - $110k
$21,227
$110k+
$21,407
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
43%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,563
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,979
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,310

 

Students receiving state aid
72%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7008
Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,979
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$115,643,064
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$145,552,408

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,857
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,184
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
Students receiving federal loans
41%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,873
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,005

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
67%
Acceptance Rate
26050
Students Applied
63%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1169
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15May 1
Fall Regular DecisionMay 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
82%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
20%
Submitting ACT
59%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1153
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
620
Reading
25th
520
75th
630
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
28%
3.50 - 3.74
26%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
43
Top 25%
100
Top 50%
100
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
1464
$30k - $48k
867
$48k - $75k
633
$75k - $110k
338
$110k+
415

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 404-413-2500
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
36,516
Total Number of Undergrads
28,924
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
26:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
20%
20-39 Students
38%
40-99 Students
33%
100+ Students
6%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
112

Faculty Overview

0
100
84%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
82%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
132
Ethnicity
African American
42%
Asian/Pacific Islander
16%
Hispanic
14%
White
18%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
434
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
19%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
219
Total Female Athletes
159
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
11
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
Georgia State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,200
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Georgia State University
AT&T
Delta Air Lines
The Home Depot
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,184
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
The professors here at Georgia State are very supportive and understanding. they actually take time to meet with student before and after class sessions so we may get a better understanding.
Derrica from Doraville, GA
The teachers here rally make sure you learn what you are there to learn. If you are falling behind, most of the teachers will give you plenty of opportunity to catch back up. the class sizes were very reasonable. I was able to develop a personal relationship with all my teachers, making it easier to learn!
Jayquan from hampton, GA
There is a huge contrast between college and high school curriculum-wise. At Georgia State University, and probably any college, the classes you take are like finishing a years work of a high school class in just one semester. Like any school every professor is different in how they teach the material. Some are funny and exciting, while others make students wish they'd stay in bed that morning. I've had both kinds of professors this past semester, and I must say that I've had days where it was fun learning something new about muscles for example in my Biology 1110 Lab. There were also days in my Bio Lecture when I had to fight to keep my eyes open, and my mind focused. Regardless of each situation, I've learned more than what I thought I could learn in one semester. My professors all had my best interest in mind which was to succeed in their classes. If I ever brought up a subject that I was unclear about, they all helped me in any way they could.
Koushyllia from Alpharetta, GA
The instructors here are amazing. Every instructor I have had thus far has been willing to help out in any aspect of my school work. All you need to do is ASK for the help. The professors are very accommodating tot he students needs and are prepared to answer any questions they have for them. Even the graduate students you find teaching classes know their stuff. Everyone is easy to understand. The work is tough, but that's what you are in college for... right?
David from Peachtree City, GA
As a freshman music major, my review will focus on the school of music. The professors all have varied personalities which contribute to their unique teaching. However, the most impressive part of the school of music are the instrumental teachers. I have not heard one bad comment on the string, woodwind, brass, or voice professors. My viola teacher, Mrs. Clements, really loves discovering how to teach each individual student (she tells me about it every other lesson).

For the two core classes I have taken, I can see the teachers are more than competent. They are very knowledgeable in their subject and can answer any questions students have comprehensively. If the teachers for core classes are this amazing, I can only imagine how great the teachers for non-core classes will be in the future.
Vivian from Marietta, GA
The professors here are top-notch, no doubt about it, due in part because Georgia State is a research university; professors are doing research along with teaching as well. They really know their stuff and you'll find that most professors (well, all of the professors that I've encountered so far) are really passionate about what they teach. They are also really helpful and more than willing to meet with you during their office hours or answer any questions via email if you needed additional clarification.
3rd Generation GSU Student from Doraville, GA
Georgia state has great professors who are willing to help you and Keep you motivated to go to class and learn more. There are alot of opportunities for growth in your desired field.
Jasmine from Stone Mountain, GA
I feel as thought the classes really do enhance your knowledge of each course. Because of my African American History class I can name ten African ethnic groups that I never knew. I've learned in English how to compose a creative thesis statement and gone into a deeper understanding of Human Communication and how it works in my Speech class. I truly believe the professors at Georgia State know what they are talking about and are capable of molding young minds.
Jamal from Athens, GA
I love Everything about this school. I have had some of the craziest and passionate teachers here. It is challenging sometimes but its all worth it in the end.
Veronica from Atlanta, GA
After attending Savannah State University. I want to attend Georgia State University because I believe this University will help me prepair myself for law school. I want to recieve my Masters Degree from Georgia State. Then I would like to proceed to law school. Since Georgia State University has a college of law, I think that it will help me a great deal with law school.
Shakari from Savannah, GA