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Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA • public • I | Sun Belt | FBS
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Acceptance
62.3%
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Grad Rate
54%
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Cost
$22,736 / $38,912

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 32,136 • Total: 40,847
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
33 Gilmer St
Atlanta, GA
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Website
www.gsu.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 12,873 (40.1%) • Female: 19,263 (59.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 5,158 16.1%
Black/African American 13,763 42.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4,533 14.1%
White 5,475 17.0%
Two or More Races 1,683 5.2%
International 1,324 4.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
62.3%
18,826 admitted from 30,230 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 530-640
Math: 510-640
Total: 1040-1280
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-26
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$60
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 04/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
53.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
78.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
26.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,736
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$38,912
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,344
Out-of-state: $23,520
Room & Board
$13,392
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $13,787
$30,001-48,000 $14,430
$48,001-75,000 $16,656
$75,001-110,000 $19,390
$110,001+ $20,305
Students Receiving Pell Grants
82%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Sun Belt
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.6 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$26,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$26,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$1,000 total
8 automatic scholarships (17 total)
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Common questions about Georgia State University

What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?
Georgia State University accepts 62% of applicants, from 30,230 applications.
How much does Georgia State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,344 in-state and $23,520 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,787 on average after aid.
Does Georgia State University require SAT or ACT scores?
Georgia State University requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for Georgia State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 26 on the ACT.
What is Georgia State University's graduation rate?
54% of students graduate within six years.