Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
4-year Public university
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Overview

Georgia State University is a public institution established in 1913 with an urban setting located in Atlanta. It is ranked 227 among National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,268; out-of-state tuition and fees are $29,300. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,927. It practices a semester-based academic calendar. First-year students – whether they live on campus or not – can opt into the university’s Freshman Learning Communities, which help ease the transition to college by clustering students who share common interests in the same class sections. Outside of class, there are more than 400 student organizations to check out, including a large Greek community of fraternities and sororities. The university is committed to research in its centers and institutes, where students can get involved and present their work at the annual Undergraduate Research Conference.

#227 in national universities
Setting
Urban
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1913
Selectivity Unselective
Size Large
28,927 Undergraduates
Website http://www.gsu.edu/

Learning

26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$53,421
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$15,350
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,268
Outstate Tuition Fee $29,306
Room and Board Fees $16,328
$35,791 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

28927% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Apr
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Apr
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,728 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$5,663 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $53,421
75% Students with need received Financial Aid
0.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application April 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Stamps and Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth Full ride plus stipends
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline November 15

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

28,927 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
77% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
34% Students graduate within 6 years