Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public
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Georgia State University admitted 55.4% of applicants university-wide (18,545 of 33,455).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.4% | 18,545 | 33,455 |
| In-state | 67.0% | 12,765 | 19,050 |
| Out-of-state | 37.4% | 4,243 | 11,357 |
| International applicants | 50.4% | 1,537 | 3,048 |
| Men | 54.2% | 6,726 | 12,411 |
| Women | 56.2% | 11,817 | 21,036 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 18,545 admitted students, 4,208 enrolled (22.7% yield).
Georgia State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 940–1180
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Georgia State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $44,732/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,840 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,892 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $44,732/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,787 |
| $30k–48k | $14,430 |
| $48k–75k | $16,656 |
| $75k–110k | $19,390 |
| Over $110k | $20,305 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Achievement Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $1,500 per year (Merit)
- IB Diploma Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Merit)
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver — Reduces out-of-state tuition to in-state rate (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, mandatory fees, and $5,000 stipend per year (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- IB Diploma Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Merit)
Georgia State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Georgia State University Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
Georgia State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,384
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 53.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,903
- At graduation
Georgia State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #198
- WSJ: #513
- Forbes: #498
- Niche: #412
- QS: #781
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Computer & information sciences (16%), Interdisciplinary studies (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 25:1 · 23% of class sections have under 20 students.
Georgia State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.