School Overview
Georgia State University is one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. Also known as GSU, it is a public university located in downtown Atlanta offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated GSU as a “Research University/Very High Activity” (RU/VH).
GSU is a large school, with an enrollment of more than 32,000 students, 75% of which are undergraduates. It is considered a commuter campus, but over 70% attend GSU full-time. The school has an economic impact on the Atlanta area of almost $1.5 billion per year.
Over 3,000 faculty members teach throughout eight different colleges. Nearly 70% of GSU faculty are tenured or on tenure track. The University Library and Law Library act as a federal document depository, together holding more than 4.3 million volumes.
Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 4009 Atlanta, GA 30302-4009 (404) 413-2500 Fax: (404) 413-2002 [email protected] Contact: Scott Burke Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 3985 Atlanta, GA 30302-3985 (404) 413-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 20,846 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,803 Degree-seeking undergrads: 20,179 Graduate enrollment: 6,745 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 55% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 83% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $5,484 | $5,844 | $8,298 | $8,698 | +4.82% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,820 | $9,225 | $9,225 | $9,225 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,906 | $4,040 | $4,040 | $4,040 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,986 | $8,880 | $9,225 | $9,225 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,906 | $4,490 | $4,040 | $4,040 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $19,210 | $20,109 | $22,563 | $22,963 | +1.77% |
| In-state Off Campus | $21,376 | $20,214 | $22,563 | $22,963 | +1.77% |
| In-state with Family | $6,484 | $6,844 | $9,298 | $9,698 | +4.30% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $7,200 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,628 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $28,800 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,628 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,513 | 88% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,513 | 88% | $16,896,779 | $6,724 |
| • Federal grants | 1,062 | 37% | $4,648,210 | $4,377 |
| • Pell grants | 1,062 | 37% | $3,763,459 | $3,544 |
| • Other federal grants | 893 | 31% | $884,751 | $991 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 2,045 | 72% | $12,100,759 | $5,917 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 137 | 5% | $147,810 | $1,079 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,355 | 48% | $5,158,055 | $3,807 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,343 | 47% | $4,888,034 | $3,640 |
| • Other student loans | 46 | 2% | $270,021 | $5,870 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 3830 | 1970 | 424 | – | 117 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 16 | 9 | – | – | 5 |
| African-american/black Studies | 13 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 3 | 6 | – | – | 5 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 222 | 69 | 18 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 222 | 69 | 17 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1174 | 660 | 9 | – | 3 |
| Accounting | 269 | 52 | 1 | – | – |
| Actuarial Science | 19 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 241 | 16 | 2 | – | – |
| Business/commerce | – | 443 | – | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | 34 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 250 | 34 | 1 | – | – |
| Financial Planning and Services | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Insurance | 39 | 14 | 1 | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 206 | 12 | 2 | – | – |
| Non-profit/public/organizational Management | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Real Estate | 53 | 12 | 2 | – | – |
| Taxation | – | 43 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 234 | 16 | 3 | – | – |
| Journalism | 181 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 53 | 16 | 3 | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 125 | 52 | 15 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 88 | 21 | 4 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 37 | 31 | 11 | – | – |
| Education | 236 | 530 | 47 | – | 71 |
| Art Teacher Education | 21 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 89 | 5 | – | 20 |
| Education | – | – | 17 | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities | – | 40 | – | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech or Language Impairments | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 34 | – | – | 14 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Educational/instructional Technology | – | 35 | 2 | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | – | 37 | – | – | – |
| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching | – | 35 | – | – | – |
| Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching | 137 | 31 | 2 | – | 22 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 78 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 57 | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | – | 30 | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | – | 44 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | – | – | 15 | – | 15 |
| Teaching English As A Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | – | 17 | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operations Research | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 120 | 23 | 11 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 120 | 20 | 11 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 94 | 16 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 16 | 5 | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 4 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 50 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 173 | 175 | 43 | – | 13 |
| Adult Health Nurse/nursing | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Dietetics/dietitian | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | – | 43 | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Pediatric Nurse/nursing | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | – | 40 | – | – |
| Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Public Health | – | 52 | – | – | 9 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 117 | 40 | – | – | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| History | 98 | 10 | 4 | – | – |
| History | 98 | 10 | 4 | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 92 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 92 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 80 | 92 | 4 | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 54 | – | – | – |
| Public Policy Analysis | 36 | – | 4 | – | – |
| Social Work | 44 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | 199 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 199 | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 18 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 18 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 29 | 25 | – | – | – |
| Accounting and Computer Science | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Gerontology | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 1 | 50 | 3 | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | 51 | 22 | – | – |
| Astronomy | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 39 | 30 | 13 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 6 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Physics | 6 | 13 | 6 | – | – |
| Psychology | 320 | 41 | 23 | – | 18 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 10 | 4 | – | – |
| Psychology | 320 | 14 | 14 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 17 | 5 | – | 18 |
| Social Sciences | 488 | 79 | 23 | – | 6 |
| Anthropology | 35 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Economics | 62 | 30 | 12 | – | – |
| Geography | 5 | 7 | – | – | 4 |
| International Economics | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 150 | 8 | 2 | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Sociology | 220 | 2 | 9 | – | – |
| Urban Studies/affairs | 5 | 17 | – | – | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 259 | 45 | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Drawing | 126 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 95 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 38 | 34 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Adult Development and Aging | – | – | – | – | 1 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Medical Dietetics B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Georgia State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (404) 413-2000 |
| Website: | www.gsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/common-application/ |
| Address: | 33 gilmer st, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 35,041 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 53% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 26 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 33,122 (95% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,286 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,517 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,124 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Georgia State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Georgia State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 11 | 15 | 6 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| Education | 10 | 4 | 21 | 9 | |
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Grand total | 49 | 56 | 89 | 38 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Georgia State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,286 |
| Out-of-state | $24,517 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,292 |
| Out-of-state | $24,790 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 4,549 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,459 | 92% | $10,124 |
| Student loan aid | 2,316 | 48% | $5,619 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 21,119 | 78% | $8,151 |
| Federal student loans | 13,851 | 51% | $6,249 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Georgia State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Georgia State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 16,681 | 6,248 | 10,433 | Percent admitted | 100% | 76% | 76% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 30% | 34% | 28% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Georgia State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 35,041 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 27,961 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,080 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Georgia State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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