Georgia State Admission Requirements
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Georgia State Admission Overview
Georgia State admission requirements are competitive. Last year Georgia State admitted 55.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 940-1180 / ACT 19-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Georgia State requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Georgia State Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Georgia State University
Acceptance Rate
The Georgia State acceptance rate is 55.4%. Last year, 18,543 of 33,447 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Georgia State and can you get accepted?
Georgia State is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Georgia State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Georgia State GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.54Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Georgia State typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.
The school ranks #11 in Georgia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Georgia State Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Georgia State University requires official SAT or ACT scores from Atlanta Campus applicants for Fall 2026 or later. Admission uses a Required High School Curriculum GPA of at least 2.75, SAT minimums of 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 440 Math (or ACT 17 English or Reading and 17 Math), and a Freshman Index of at least 2500. Perimeter College does not require SAT or ACT scores and uses a 2.0 RHSC GPA minimum.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/understanding-test-requirements-freshman-index/
Georgia State SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
940-1180Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
33%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 460
- Composite 940
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 590
- Composite 1180
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Georgia State typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 940–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Georgia State ranks #23 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 940 to 1180
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Georgia State ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 17
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 25
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Georgia State typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Georgia State places #12 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Georgia State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Apr 1, 2027Days left to Apply
213Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia State University is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Georgia State is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 55.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139940.
GPA calculator: Georgia State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026