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Georgia State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,414
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Georgia State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Georgia State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,286

Cost of attendance at Georgia State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,517

Cost of attendance at Georgia State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Georgia State University received on average $9,831 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,831
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,682 51% $5,131 $13,762,573
Other Federal Grant 2,682 51% $5,248 $14,074,907
State Grant/Scholarships 3,903 74% $6,927 $27,036,032
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,116 21% $5,621 $6,273,411
Total Grant & Scholarships 4,820 92% $9,831 $47,384,350

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgia State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgia State University students is 56.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.8%.

56.3%

  • asian 56.7% 382 students
  • African American 56.9% 813 students
  • white 52.5% 414 students
  • unknown 60.9% 28 students
  • hispanic 57.1% 217 students
  • International Students 68.7% 46 students
  • Mixed Race 58.6% 123 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sun Belt Conference
  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Georgia State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgia State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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