Georgia State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Atlanta, GA
5.0 2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

34,944

Location Atlanta, Georgia
Website gsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Georgia State University occupies multiple buildings integrated throughout downtown Atlanta's business district, creating an urban campus environment that spans more than 70 blocks. Founded in 1913 as the Georgia Tech Evening School of Commerce, the institution evolved into a major public research university that maintains a significant presence in Atlanta's economic and cultural center. The university's academic strengths include business, law, public health, and public policy, with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business ranking among the largest business schools in the Southeast. GSU operates six satellite campuses across metro Atlanta following its consolidation with Georgia Perimeter College, and the downtown campus features high-rise residence halls accommodating several thousand students. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Panthers, with basketball and football serving as primary sports programs.

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

Georgia State is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Georgia State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 940/1180
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

55.4%

Applications Due Apr 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 22.7%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$8,664

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,840

Breakdown

Tuition $8,664
Books and Supplies $2,000
Other Fees $1,320
Room and Board $13,392
Budget for Other Expenses $5,110
Total One Year Cost $30,486

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Georgia State University are Business, Social Sciences, and Psychology. 29% of students major in Business, 12% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Psychology.