Georgia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #136 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #118 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #3 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #8 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top100 | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 27,415
- Graduates
- 7,529
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.gsu.edu
Georgia State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 18% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 54% | 56% |
| Applicants | 33,447 | 12,411 | 21,036 |
| Admissions | 18,543 | 6,726 | 11,817 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,990 | 1,742 | 2,248 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 218 | 85 | 133 |
18,242 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,247 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,390 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgia State University are 940-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
517 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Georgia State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 13959 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 6487 (19%) |
| Asian | 5015 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 4601 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2902 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 1624 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 315 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,052
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,344 | $7,344 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,344 | $7,344 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,520 | $23,796 |
| Fee in-district | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Fee in-state | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,320 | $1,320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,358 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,958 |
| Room charge | $6,496 |
| Meal charge | $4,462 |
Georgia State University majors
Georgia State University has granted 5,162 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 2,167 master's across 72 programs, and 555 doctorate degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 543 | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 391 | 112 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 273 | 198 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 438 | 15 | 11 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 336 | 60 | 9 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 270 | 24 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 257 | 19 | |
| Public Health, General | 110 | 141 | 20 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 227 | ||
| Finance, General | 219 | ||
| Law | 217 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 162 | 43 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 172 | 14 | 10 |
| Accounting | 145 | 50 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 156 | 7 | 6 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 163 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 143 | 10 | 4 |
| Drawing | 131 | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 118 | 6 | 13 |
| Social Work | 73 | 55 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 99 | 18 | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 106 | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 74 | 10 | 18 |
| Neuroscience | 79 | 9 | 6 |
| Journalism | 87 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 46 | 23 | 14 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 47 | 28 | 3 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 73 | ||
| Economics, General | 71 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 71 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 34 | 27 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 58 | ||
| History, General | 39 | 7 | 5 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 50 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 50 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 24 | 25 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 36 | 11 | |
| Anthropology, General | 30 | 15 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 34 | 1 |
| Actuarial Science | 11 | 30 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 41 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 40 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 40 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Real Estate | 38 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | 33 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 36 | ||
| Physics, General | 23 | 7 | 6 |
| Philosophy | 22 | 13 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 30 | 5 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 24 | 10 | |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 30 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 29 | ||
| Public Administration | 28 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 27 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 16 | 11 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 23 | 4 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 25 | ||
| Insurance | 24 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 4 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 18 | 4 | |
| Computer Game Programming | 21 | ||
| School Psychology | 19 | 2 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 21 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 20 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 18 | ||
| Linguistics | 18 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 15 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 15 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 | 4 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | 3 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 11 | ||
| Gerontology | 11 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 7 | 3 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Computational Science | 9 | ||
| Deaf Studies | 9 | ||
| Operations Research | 9 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | 2 | |
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | 5 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Nursing Science | 8 | ||
| Taxation | 8 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| International Economics | 4 | ||
| Astronomy | 3 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 3 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,162 | 2,167 | 555 |
Georgia State University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 47% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Georgia State University is a world-class research university with 59,422 scientific papers published and 1,780,027 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 431 | 3056 |
| 1994 | 494 | 3159 |
| 1995 | 477 | 3430 |
| 1996 | 483 | 4323 |
| 1997 | 647 | 4573 |
| 1998 | 651 | 5406 |
| 1999 | 654 | 6288 |
| 2000 | 697 | 7800 |
| 2001 | 720 | 9012 |
| 2002 | 941 | 11509 |
| 2003 | 1061 | 15160 |
| 2004 | 1098 | 17628 |
| 2005 | 1315 | 21009 |
| 2006 | 1450 | 26323 |
| 2007 | 1563 | 30818 |
| 2008 | 1712 | 35657 |
| 2009 | 1833 | 41804 |
| 2010 | 1893 | 47235 |
| 2011 | 2145 | 55225 |
| 2012 | 2307 | 60936 |
| 2013 | 2279 | 67105 |
| 2014 | 2393 | 73582 |
| 2015 | 2506 | 77187 |
| 2016 | 2548 | 78287 |
| 2017 | 2512 | 82010 |
| 2018 | 2608 | 91479 |
| 2019 | 2960 | 105634 |
| 2020 | 2987 | 124856 |
| 2021 | 2878 | 137271 |
| 2022 | 2649 | 130903 |
| 2023 | 2467 | 135743 |
| 2024 | 2147 | 132712 |
| 2025 | 1584 | 113965 |
Georgia State University alumni
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Julia Roberts
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actormodelstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. Known for her leading roles across several genres, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. She became known for portraying charming and relatable characters in romantic comedies and blockbusters, before expanding into dramas, thrillers, and independent films.
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Ludacris
- Occupations
- record producerrappermusic executivebusinesspersonactor
- Biography
-
Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999). After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000). The latter album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and spawned his second top 40 single, "Southern Hospitality" (featuring Pharrell).
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Gucci Mane
- Occupations
- actorbusinesspersonrapperfilm actorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper and music executive. He is credited, along with fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Jeezy, with pioneering the hip-hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences during the 2000s. His debut studio album, Trap House (2005), was released by the independent label Big Cat Records and entered the Billboard 200; it was followed by Hard to Kill (2006), which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its single "Freaky Gurl". That same year, he released his third album, Trap-A-Thon, before signing with Atlantic Records to release his fourth album, Back to the Trap House (2007).
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Lita
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Amy Christine Dumas is an American retired professional wrestler and singer. She is best known for her tenure in WWE, under the ring name Lita, where she performed full-time from 2000 to 2006.
General info
| Alternative names | GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Motto | Veritas Valet Et Vincet Truth is Valuable and Shall Overcome |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June). Also Summer Quarter (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 5,183 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 33 Gilmer St Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-3083 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 499,000 |
| Phone | 4044132000 |