B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    C+
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Georgia State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Address
33 gilmer st
Atlanta, GA 30303
Website
gsu.edu

Georgia State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
950-1170
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Georgia State University

Cost

Net Price
$14,134/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $12,337/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,190/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,734/ year
  • $76-110k
    $17,590/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,093/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.335 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.339 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.339 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    445 Graduates
  • Biology
    272 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    257 Graduates
  • Accounting
    253 Graduates
  • Journalism
    249 Graduates
  • Finance
    231 Graduates
  • Marketing
    210 Graduates
  • Sociology
    191 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    185 Graduates
  • Film and Video Studies
    173 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,813Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
58%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 209 responses
Report
  • Varying
    28%
  • Dedicated and Determined for Success
    22%
  • Unique, progressive and socio-politcally aware
    15%
  • Unnique
    11%
  • Not enough words the describe the diversity
    9%
  • Trying to succeed
    6%
  • Looking to transfer/Mediocre
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.395 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.466 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 247 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    76%
  • Cultural meltingpot
    10%
  • Constantly improving itself in the right ways
    6%
  • Average
    3%
  • My dream
    1%
  • Ghetto
    1%
  • HBCU
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.235 responses
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Georgia State University Reviews

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I have been a student at Georgia State University for four years. I have had an overall good experience with this university. As a transfer student, I feel that GSU gives new students the opportunity to take tours and get to know the school & campus so that they are not overwhelmed their freshman year. The Academic Advisement centers have been very helpful to me as I am a student who often has many questions! I have also had some really wonderful teachers that have inspired me in many ways as a student. If I could suggest improvement in any way, it would be to employ more people in the Office of Financial Aid. A university of this size would benefit from a bigger financial aid office as to reach every student when they have questions regarding student aid. Overall I would rate my experience as a student at Georgia State University as a four out of five.
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As a senior at Georgia State University, I can tell you from my 3 years of experience, I feel very connected to the GSU community, and even more connected to those in my field of study. I have had the most amazing professors here that truly care about my education and future which has put me on a track to success. Another factor that I highly value about Georgia State is the extreme range of diversity on campus. I love being able to interact with people from all around the world, and of students of different ages. Overall, I am greatly impressed with my school and all of the amenities that are offered. Go Panthers!
Some of my teachers either had bad English or had a thick accent, so I had to use other forms of help. Overall, the school is fun and friendly, and the Panthers treat everyone as if they were family! Classes are never too big, and most classes have SI sessions (peer tutors/ TAs) to help you understand what you did not in class. Security is always ready to solve problems and are continuously driving around watching the dorms. Also, there is a police escort van that is 24hrs that will come pick you up.