Overview
Enrollment
Georgia State University occupies multiple buildings integrated throughout downtown Atlanta's business district, creating an urban campus environment that spans more than 70 blocks. Founded in 1913 as the Georgia Tech Evening School of Commerce, the institution evolved into a major public research university that maintains a significant presence in Atlanta's economic and cultural center. The university's academic strengths include business, law, public health, and public policy, with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business ranking among the largest business schools in the Southeast. GSU operates six satellite campuses across metro Atlanta following its consolidation with Georgia Perimeter College, and the downtown campus features high-rise residence halls accommodating several thousand students. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Panthers, with basketball and football serving as primary sports programs.
Georgia State University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Georgia State is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Georgia State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#720 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#248 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1280 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $16,328 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,662 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,468 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $16,328 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,662 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,699 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139940 IPEDS survey data for Georgia State University.
Current students may use the Georgia State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025