Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a 4-year public university with seven campuses throughout Atlanta and the largest university in the state by enrollment. GSU features 10 colleges and schools conferring degrees in over 100 areas of study. Additionally, the university’s School of Music is located at Atlanta’s Rialto Center for the Arts and is home to the annual National Black Arts Festival. For athletically-inclined students, Georgia State fields 15 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Panthers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
59%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1153
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
36,516
Total Number of Undergrads
28,924
Classroom Sizes
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
26:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,478 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $23,709 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
43%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,563
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,979
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,310
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,857
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,184
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
434
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
47%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,200
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