Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Georgia State University

Georgia State University is a large, public institution in Atlanta, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 26,623 students. The acceptance rate is 55%. 53% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,384.

55%

Acceptance

$15,931

Net price

26,623

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

55%

Acceptance rate

1,076

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading480–590

SAT Math460–590

ACT Composite19–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,931

Average net price

$8,664

In-state tuition

$24,840

Out-of-state tuition

$13,392

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$28,241

Total cost of attendance

51%

Students receiving Pell grants

40%

Students with federal loans

$20,903

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,787

$30–48K

$14,430

$48–75K

$16,656

$75–110K

$19,390

$110K+

$20,305

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business18.6%

Computer Science16.2%

Multidisciplinary9.9%

Psychology8.6%

Visual & Performing Arts8.2%

Biology7.5%

Social Sciences6.6%

Health & Nursing5.8%

Criminal Justice2.6%

Communications2.6%

After Graduation

$47,384

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,844

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,675

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

26,623

Total enrollment

23%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

43%

Asian

16%

White

15%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

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