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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 16,681 prospective students applied, and 12,702 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,064 enrolled in the school. 26,157 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,159 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,158 plus fees of $2,128. Georgia State is ranked 691 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 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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Georgia State is rated within the lower 45% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#691 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#226 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1250 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| 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 | $14,958 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,481 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,725 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,128 |
| Room and Board | $14,958 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,481 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,956 |
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.