School Information

68.3
Total Cost $22,146
Total Enrollment 30,427
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

Georgia State University

http://www.gsu.edu
33 gilmer st, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083
(404) 413-2000

As the only urban research university in Georgia, Georgia State University offers educational opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by blending the best of theoretical and applied inquiry, scholarly and professional pursuits, and scientific and artistic expression. As an urban research university with strong disciplinary-based departments and a wide array of problem-oriented interdisciplinary programs, the goal of the university is to develop, transmit, and utilize knowledge in order to provide access to quality education for diverse groups of students, to educate leaders for the State of Georgia and the nation, and to prepare ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Georgia State University, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,625), and 59% receive loans ($4,935 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,178. Off campus it is around $9,225.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Georgia State University is $12,611 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Georgia State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,498
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $25,708
Tuition Graduate in State $6,408
Tuition Graduate Out of State $25,624
Living Costs
Georgia State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $22,146
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $40,356
Total Expense In State Off Campus $22,243
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,018
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $40,453
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $31,228
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,856 people applied to Georgia State University. Of the applicants, 41.0% were admitted (43.0% male & 40.0% female ) and 68.0% accepted (71.0% male and 66.0% female)

Of the 22,361 undergraduate students at Georgia State University, 24.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 37.0% of the 8,066 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     94.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     64.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     17.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline April 1
Admissions Office Phone 404-413-2500
Admissions Office Email admissions@gsu.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4009 Atlanta, GA 30302-4009
Admissions Website http://www.gsu.edu/#admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.gsu.edu/gastate_admissions.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Georgia State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Georgia State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Georgia State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 17 2
African-American/Black Studies 12
Women's Studies 5 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 212 59 17
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 212 59 17
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2 1 665 9
Accounting 264 50 1
Actuarial Science 15 18
Business Administration and Management, General 250 16 1
Business/Commerce, General 468
Business/Managerial Economics 37
Finance, General 250 29 4
Financial Planning and Services 5
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other 3
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 47
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3
Insurance 35 13
International Business/Trade/Commerce 6
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 200 6 2
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2
Real Estate 65 16 1
Taxation 38
Communication, journalism, and related programs 197 18 1
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18 1
Journalism 197
Computer and information sciences and support services 85 45 13
Computer and Information Sciences, General 56 15 9
Computer Science 29 30 4
Education 63 213 409 65
Art Teacher Education 25 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 28 84 15
Education, General 29
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments 10
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments 14
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 27
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 6 19
Educational/Instructional Media Design 23 2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 24
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 18
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 19 109 36 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 23
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 79 14
Reading Teacher Education 31
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 24
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 3
Social Studies Teacher Education 34
Special Education and Teaching, General 3
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 10 10
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 15 3
Engineering 2
Operations Research 2
English language and literature/letters 186 27 16
Creative Writing 7
English Language and Literature, General 128 20 16
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 58
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9 82 11
French Language and Literature 7 9
German Language and Literature 14
Language Interpretation and Translation 9
Linguistics 14
Spanish Language and Literature 47 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 12 172 143 21
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 30
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 3
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 39
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 25
Nursing, Other 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 110 35
Physical Therapy/Therapist 19
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 1
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 6 31
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 32
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 13
History 89 8 9
History, General 89 8 9
Legal professions and studies 182
Law (LLB, JD) 182
Mathematics and statistics 31 17 1
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 1
Mathematics, General 31 17
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 24 20
Gerontology 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 24 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 43 3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 43
Philosophy and religious studies 55 23
Philosophy 27 15
Religion/Religious Studies 28 8
Physical sciences 52 34 17
Astronomy 3
Chemistry, General 36 23 10
Geology/Earth Science, General 12 3
Physics, General 4 8 4
Psychology 17 338 42 14
Educational Psychology 8 4
Psychology, General 338 11 9
School Psychology 17 23 1
Public administration and social service professions 86 80 4
Public Administration 48
Public Policy Analysis 21 4
Social Work 65 32
Security and protective services 89 7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 89 7
Social sciences 7 464 58 21
Anthropology 30 9
Economics, General 51 16 8
Geography 1 8 5
International Economics 3
Political Science and Government, General 152 12 7
Social Sciences, Other 6
Sociology 201 3 6
Urban Studies/Affairs 19 13
Transportation and materials moving
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Visual and performing arts 281 43
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Drawing 136 13
Film/Cinema Studies 106
Music Performance, General 37 29
 
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