Georgia State University

Georgia State University is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 61% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 28,127 students applied to Georgia State University and 17,041 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Georgia State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 4/1 and the application fee costs $60.

Students who apply to Georgia State University for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than June 15.

Georgia State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Georgia State University's admissions stats.

Georgia State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Mean SAT Score	1067
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	59%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	20%
Waitlist	Yes

Georgia State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Georgia State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	4 1	June 15

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Applying Early to Georgia State University?

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Georgia State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Georgia State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Georgia State University Admissions

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Transferring to Georgia State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Georgia State University

Georgia State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Georgia State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Georgia State University

What does Georgia State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Georgia State University for more information on admission factors.

Georgia State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Georgia State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Georgia State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory curriculum as specified by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, combined SAT of 830, minimum Freshman Index of 2500
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.8	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Georgia State University?

Students admitted to Georgia State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Georgia State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 59% of Georgia State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Georgia State University?

To be competitive with other Georgia State University applicants, you should aim to earn between 960 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Georgia State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 960, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Georgia State University student is 1067.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Georgia State University students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Georgia State University students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Georgia State University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Georgia State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Georgia State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Georgia State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Georgia State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Georgia State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Georgia State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Georgia State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Georgia State University.

Does Georgia State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Georgia State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Georgia State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Georgia State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Georgia State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Georgia State University?

✅ Georgia State University is not test optional.

What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Georgia State University is 61%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Georgia State University?

❌ Georgia State University does not offer early decision.

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