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Georgia State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 71%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Georgia State are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 74% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

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.

Racial demographics of Georgia State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
26%
Black
42%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
12%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
5%
International
2%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Georgia State University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Georgia State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Georgia State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
39%
Women
61%
Enrollment by gender for Georgia State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
13,743
Women
21,201

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 20%

Georgia State draws 79 percent of students from Georgia, 11 percent from other states, and 9 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Georgia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Georgia State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
79%
Out of State
11%
Foreign
9%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,190 per year

53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

34,944
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 20.3%
Part-time undergraduates 23.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139940.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026