Overview
Student Population
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 20,409 prospective students applied, and 16,814 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,518 enrolled in the school. 27,827 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,533 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,158 plus fees of $2,128. Georgia State is ranked 676 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Georgia State is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Georgia State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#676 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#257 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#48 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1260 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,128 |
| Room and Board | $15,592 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,424 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,302 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,128 |
| Room and Board | $15,592 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,424 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,533 |
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% |
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.