Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA • publicDI | Sun Belt | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 32,136 • Total: 40,847
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
33 Gilmer St
Atlanta, GA
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Website
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
$24,029
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$39,260
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,158
Out-of-state: $22,389
Room & Board
$2,000
Books & Supplies
$14,871
Students Receiving Pell Grants
82%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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