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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 Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30327
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
59%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
960-1180
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$14,573/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $12,820/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,663/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,984/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,204/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,542/ year
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  • Simple, straightforward student loans with an easy application
  • Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
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.355 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.355 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
19,208Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
57%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 225 responses
Report
  • Varying
    28%
  • Dedicated and Determined for Success
    23%
  • Unique, progressive and socio-politcally aware
    16%
  • Unnique
    10%
  • Not enough words the describe the diversity
    9%
  • Trying to succeed
    5%
  • 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.411 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.482 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 263 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    76%
  • Cultural meltingpot
    10%
  • Constantly improving itself in the right ways
    6%
  • Average
    3%
  • My dream
    1%
  • Ghetto
    1%
  • Student centric
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.235 responses
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I have had a wonderful experience at Georgia State University! I was a transfer students from Georgia State University (Clarkston campus), and I will say the transition was great. Because of the education program's cohort style, I was able to build relationships with people who were facing the same experience/issues as me. I felt safe on campus, and there were endless opportunities for entertainment! I would recommend students to enroll at Georgia State University!
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I transferred from Savannah State University to Georgia State University in the Fall of 2017. Upon my arrival the first day of school the professors in all my classes have been amazing. There is no shortage on the number of friends, I have made so far and the University Housing has many amenities to offer for from my own room, study areas, organizations geared toward students in housing and much more The on campus housing representative and the college allow companies such as Amazon, Atlanta Braves and Chick-fi-a to come in to speak with the students for possible internships! I recently joined an organization in which I can participate with community service projects and fundraisers. I could not ask for a better experience with Georgia State University the past few months!
Georgia State University is such a great University that has everything a student needs. If you are a transfer student, attending their perimeter campus because you are a high school student, or just a normal freshman applying, you will be in the best hands. Everyone is super nice, and your professors want you to succeed. You have so many opportunities to get help- at a tutoring center, with other students in your class, or even one on one with your professor. It such a fantastic college!