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Georgia State University
Atlanta,
GA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate61%
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About Georgia State
Georgia State University is a public university in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia State was founded in 1913. The university enrolls around 36,523 students per year, including 28,927 undergrad students.
Georgia State Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Georgia State. Georgia State admitted 61% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 28,127 students applied to Georgia State and 17,041 were admitted.
| Georgia State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 61% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 59% |
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Georgia State University is located Atlanta.
If you are interested in seeing Georgia State for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75/85 and Interstate 20 to Atlanta, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.
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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
960 - 1170
Math SAT Range
480 - 590
Reading SAT Range
460 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1170 and Above
Good
960 to 1170
Avg
960 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Georgia State students is 1067. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Georgia State, while applicants with SAT scores between 960 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 960 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Georgia State.
Georgia State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,084
In State$45,122
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,948
$27,986
Fees
$1,320
$1,320
Housing
$13,816
$13,816
Books
$2,000
$2,000
Student Life
Wondering what life at Georgia State is like? There are approximately 36,523 students enrolled at Georgia State, including 28,927 undergraduate students and 7,596 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from GA and 6% percent of students are from other states.
75%
Full Time21%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
36,523
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
61%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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