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Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

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Georgia State University, founded in 1913, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Institute of Biomedical Sciences; Perimeter College; Schools of Policy Studies and Public Health; Colleges of Nursing and Health Professions, Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Development, Law, the Arts, and Business. Its 109-acre campus is located in Atlanta.

School Profiles: Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$11,076

$30,114

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
18%
500-599
61%
400-499
18%
700-800
5%
600-699
21%
500-599
42%
400-499
31%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
15%
500-599
44%
400-499
36%
300-399
4%
composite english math
30-36
16%
24-29
28%
18-23
44%
12-17
11%
6-11
1%
30-36
7%
24-29
36%
18-23
41%
12-17
16%
30-36
10%
24-29
36%
18-23
48%
12-17
6%
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

1

teacher

26

students

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Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 12,028
Declined + 8,921
Total Received 20,949
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Public

27,969

undergraduate students

7,090

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biological Science
  2. Interdisciplinary Studies
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 5251
ACT 0826

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School Facts

Georgia State University, founded in 1913, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Institute of Biomedical Sciences; Perimeter College; Schools of Policy Studies and Public Health; Colleges of Nursing and Health Professions, Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Development, Law, the Arts, and Business. Its 109-acre campus is located in Atlanta.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 35,059
Established in 1913
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  AALS (Association of American Law Schools)
•  ABA (American Bar Association)
•  ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
•  AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education)
•  APA (American Psychological Association)
•  APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
•  ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
•  CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CAHME (Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
•  CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Atlanta, GA

109-acre, urban campus in Atlanta (population: 486,290); branch campuses in greater Atlanta area. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to dorms and off-campus parking. Public transportation serves campus.

Georgia State University
33 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA 30302-3965

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
21%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
58%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
18%
500-599
61%
400-499
18%
700-800
5%
600-699
21%
500-599
42%
400-499
31%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
15%
500-599
44%
400-499
36%
300-399
4%
composite english math
30-36
16%
24-29
28%
18-23
44%
12-17
11%
6-11
1%
30-36
7%
24-29
36%
18-23
41%
12-17
16%
30-36
10%
24-29
36%
18-23
48%
12-17
6%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
(waived with paper application)
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline March 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 12,028
Declined + 8,921
Total Received 20,949

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Scott Burke
Director of Admissions
P: 404 413-2500
F: 404 413-2002
admissions@gsu.edu

Financial Aid

55%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,976

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,948
Room $11,040
Board $3,868
Additional fees $2,128
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $27,984
Average Financial Aid - $10,976
Total with Avg. Aid $17,008

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $109,253,012
State
Institutional $3,333,671
Other external
Total $112,586,683

Non-need-based

Federal $364,061
State $86,341,433
Institutional $11,006,783
Other external $4,374,953
Total $102,087,230

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
April 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 404 413-2400
F: 404 413-2102
financialaid@langate.gsu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, bass fishing, billiards, Brazilian jiujitsu, capoeira, cycling, equestrian sports, football, lacrosse, paintball, power lifting, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, bass fishing, billiards, Brazilian jiujitsu, capoeira, cycling, equestrian sports, lacrosse, paintball, power lifting, rock climbing, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, bowling, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, golf, kickball, racquetball soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, spikeball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Directors

Charlie Cobb (men's)
Director Of Atheltics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Sunbelt Conference
Mascot
Panther
School colors
blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
Actuarial Science
African-American Studies
American Sign Language
Analytics
Anthropology
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Linguistics
Art
Art Education
Art History
Art Studio
Astronomy
Behavior/Learning Disabilities
Biological Sciences
Biology
Birth to Five Teacher Preparation
Business
Business Administration
Business Economics
Chemistry
Clinical Rehab Counseling
Communication
Communication Disorders
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education/Practice
Creative Writing
Creative/Innovative Education
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Decision Sciences
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education of Students with Exceptionalities
Educational Leadership
Educational Policy Studies
Educational Psychology
Educational Research
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
English Education
English as a Second Language
Exercise Science
Film/Media Studies
Film/Video
Finance
French
General Studies
Geology
Geosciences
German
Gerontology
Global Hospitality
Health Administration
Health Information Administration
Health Science Professions
Health/Physical Education
Heritage Preservation
History
Hospitality Administration
Instructional Design/Technology
Instructional Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
International Economics/Modern Languages
Journalism
Kinesiology
Kinesiology/Health
Law
Managerial Sciences
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics/Statistics
Medical Technology
Mental Health Counseling
Middle Childhood Education
Middle Grades Education
Middle Level Education
Multiple/Severe Disabilities
Music
Music Management
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Nutrition
Personnel Administration
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Policy
Radiologic Technology
Reading Language/Literacy Education
Real Estate
Rehabilitation Counseling
Religious Studies
Respiratory Therapy
Risk Management/Insurance
School Counseling
School Psychology
Science Education
Secondary Education
Sign Language Interpreting
Sign Language/Interpreting
Social Foundations of Education
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech
Speech Communication
Sport Management
Sports Administration
Sports Medicine
Taxation
Teaching/Learning
Theatre
Wealth Management
Women's Studies
World Languages
World Languages/Business
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biological Science
  2. Interdisciplinary Studies
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

35,059

total students

96%

in-state

4%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

80%

27,969
students

Female
59%
16,504

Male
41%
11,465

20%

7,090
students

Female
62%
4,402

Male
38%
2,688

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

21,978
students

Female
60%
12,992

Male
40%
8,986

22%

5,991
students

Female
59%
3,512

Male
41%
2,479

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
40%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
21%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

63%

Transfer applicants accepted

56%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

81

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

39

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 144
Countries most often represented China
India
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Heather Housley
Assistant Vice President Student Engagement Vice President Student Affair
404 413-2070
isss@gsu.edu

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