Atlanta,
GA
About Georgia State
Georgia State University is a public, state college in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia State was founded in 1913. The college currently enrolls around 36,979 students a year, including 28,990 undergraduates.
Georgia State Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Georgia State. In 2022, Georgia State accepted 69% of applicants. In 2022, 18,734 out of 27,029 total applicants were accepted.
| Georgia State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 69% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 22% |
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College Info
Georgia State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Georgia State is Apr 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Georgia State is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Georgia State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1210
Math SAT Range
490 - 630
Reading SAT Range
485 - 590
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1210 and Above
990 to 1210
990 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Georgia State students is 1099. Applicants with SAT scores of 1210 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Georgia State, while applicants with SAT scores between 990 to 1210 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 990 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Georgia State.
Georgia State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,892
In State$45,930
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Georgia State is like? There are approximately 36,979 students enrolled at Georgia State, including 28,990 undergraduate students and 7,989 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from GA and 6% percent of students are from other states.
76%
Full Time24%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
36,979
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,076
Out-of-State
$30,114
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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