Georgia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #311 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #133 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #115 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #3 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #8 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top100 | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 27,588
- Graduates
- 7,386
- 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 62% and is among the top 24% 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 | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Applicants | 30,230 | 10,802 | 19,428 |
| Admissions | 18,826 | 6,714 | 12,112 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,377 | 1,810 | 2,567 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 165 | 67 | 98 |
18,748 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,606 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,585 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgia State University are 1040-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
592 or 13%
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 | 13597 (39%) |
|---|---|
| White | 7037 (20%) |
| Asian | 5058 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 4498 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2874 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 1667 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 201 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (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
- $10,928
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,158 | $7,164 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,158 | $7,164 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,389 | $22,662 |
| 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 | 5,271 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,528 |
| Room charge | $12,206 |
| Meal charge | $4,322 |
Georgia State University majors
Georgia State University has granted 5,309 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 2,329 master's across 73 programs, and 522 doctorate degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgia State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 495 | 17 | 17 |
| Computer Science | 357 | 99 | 14 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 454 | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 301 | 147 | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 358 | 66 | 11 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 307 | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 276 | 18 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 266 | ||
| Public Health, General | 113 | 138 | 9 |
| Finance, General | 234 | ||
| Accounting | 147 | 81 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 195 | 26 | 6 |
| Law | 206 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 177 | 15 | 3 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 146 | 46 | |
| Drawing | 165 | 11 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 170 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 114 | 43 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 135 | 1 | 12 |
| Social Work | 65 | 52 | |
| Journalism | 115 | ||
| Neuroscience | 95 | 10 | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 95 | 7 | 10 |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 82 | 25 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 75 | 13 | 18 |
| Chemistry, General | 60 | 28 | 14 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 | 18 | 14 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 72 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 70 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 31 | 39 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 63 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 61 | ||
| History, General | 47 | 8 | 6 |
| Economics, General | 59 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 33 | 23 | |
| Actuarial Science | 21 | 32 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 36 | 1 |
| Philosophy | 31 | 18 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 46 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 37 | 8 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 38 | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 27 | 17 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 39 | 5 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 44 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 40 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 28 | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 22 | 10 | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 37 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 36 | ||
| Public Administration | 36 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | 28 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 32 | 2 | |
| Insurance | 34 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Real Estate | 30 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 29 | ||
| Linguistics | 29 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 25 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 24 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 23 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 22 | ||
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 19 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 18 | 1 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 8 | |
| School Psychology | 14 | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 | 8 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 10 | 5 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 15 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 10 | 4 | |
| Nursing Science | 14 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | 9 | |
| Computer Game Programming | 12 | ||
| Taxation | 11 | ||
| International Economics | 10 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 4 | 5 | |
| Gerontology | 9 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 9 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 5 | 3 | |
| Astronomy | 7 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| Computational Science | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 3 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,309 | 2,329 | 522 |
Georgia State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 49% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Georgia State University is a world-class research university with 57,806 scientific papers published and 1,689,302 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 443 | 2621 |
| 1993 | 431 | 3047 |
| 1994 | 494 | 3152 |
| 1995 | 476 | 3423 |
| 1996 | 483 | 4303 |
| 1997 | 646 | 4563 |
| 1998 | 651 | 5400 |
| 1999 | 653 | 6282 |
| 2000 | 695 | 7789 |
| 2001 | 719 | 9002 |
| 2002 | 938 | 11502 |
| 2003 | 1059 | 15130 |
| 2004 | 1095 | 17602 |
| 2005 | 1313 | 20969 |
| 2006 | 1451 | 26307 |
| 2007 | 1562 | 30812 |
| 2008 | 1713 | 35639 |
| 2009 | 1834 | 41787 |
| 2010 | 1891 | 47232 |
| 2011 | 2145 | 55238 |
| 2012 | 2305 | 60924 |
| 2013 | 2281 | 67172 |
| 2014 | 2381 | 73528 |
| 2015 | 2459 | 77042 |
| 2016 | 2482 | 78247 |
| 2017 | 2461 | 81938 |
| 2018 | 2554 | 91418 |
| 2019 | 2940 | 105616 |
| 2020 | 2959 | 124759 |
| 2021 | 2860 | 137182 |
| 2022 | 2624 | 130719 |
| 2023 | 2450 | 135342 |
| 2024 | 2104 | 130908 |
Georgia State University alumni
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Julia Roberts
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm producerfilm actormodelstage actor
- Biography
-
Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. Known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres, she has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. The films in which she has starred have collectively grossed over $3.9 billion globally, making her one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. After an early breakthrough with appearances in Mystic Pizza (1988) and Steel Magnolias (1989), Roberts established herself as a leading actress when she headlined the top-grossing romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990).
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Ludacris
- Occupations
- voice actormusic executiverapperrecord producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age nine, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed his own record label, Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to independently 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
- music executivesongwriterrapperactor
- Biography
-
Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. 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 second 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. An inductee of the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame, Dumas is regarded as one of the greatest female performers in WWE history.
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 | 5,136 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 33 Gilmer St Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-3083 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 499,000 |
| Phone | 4044132000 |