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Georgia State University

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Start: 2026-04-15T14:00:00
Location: Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083

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Known for business — major research university

Georgia State University is a public institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1149, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 27.1K undergraduates with a 25:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,384 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,931.

Established

1913

Motto

Veritas valet et vincet

Mascot

Pounce the Blue Panther

Type

Public research university

Conference

NCAA's Division I

Campus Visits

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62%Acceptance

1149SAT Avg

27,109Students

25:1Student:Faculty

54%Grad Rate

$47,384Earnings 10yr

$15,931Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Georgia State University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1149

Reading & WritingMid: 590

530640

MathMid: 580

510640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1149

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,478

Tuition (out-of-state)$23,709

Room & Board$16,328

Books & Supplies$2,000

Total Cost of Attendance$26,535

Average Net Price$15,931

Median Debt at Graduation$20,903

Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,552

$30–48K$14,546

$48–75K$17,219

$75–110K$19,421

$110K+$20,338

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,931

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

207

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (215)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

27,109

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Black 42%

Hispanic 15%

Asian 17%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.7%

Freshman Retention78.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,844

8 Years$42,670

10 Years$47,384

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$44,100

Men

$54,700

Rankings

U.S. News

#196

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#156

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History & Fun Facts

•History Initially intended as a night school, Georgia State University was established in 1913 as the Georgia School of Technology's Evening School of Commerce.
•In September 1947, the school became affiliated with the University of Georgia and was named the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia.
•For its first four decades, the school was treated as an offsite department of its parent institution, Georgia Tech, until 1947, and UGA after 1947.
•However, in 1955, the Board of Regents made it an autonomous four-year college under the name Georgia State College of Business Administration.
•Walter Sparks, who had served as director since 1927, became the newly autonomous institution's first president.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from GA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K

0 mi(0 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

215 mi(373 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

226 mi(392 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta8 mi

BHM Birmingham137 mi

BNA Nashville209 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

New York, NY746 mi · ~21h 33m drive

Hartford, CT845 mi · ~24h 25m drive

Providence, RI900 mi · ~26h drive

Albany, NY842 mi · ~24h 19m drive

Syracuse, NY781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Rochester, NY745 mi · ~21h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY698 mi · ~20h 10m drive

Philadelphia, PA665 mi · ~19h 13m drive

Pittsburgh, PA521 mi · ~15h 3m drive

Harrisburg, PA611 mi · ~17h 39m drive

Newark, NJ740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Washington, DC542 mi · ~15h 39m drive

Baltimore, MD576 mi · ~16h 38m drive

Atlanta, GA0 mi · ~0 min drive

Charlotte, NC226 mi · ~6h 32m drive

Raleigh, NC355 mi · ~10h 15m drive

Miami, FL607 mi · ~17h 32m drive

Orlando, FL402 mi · ~11h 37m drive

Tampa, FL417 mi · ~12h 3m drive

Nashville, TN215 mi · ~6h 13m drive

New Orleans, LA424 mi · ~12h 15m drive

Richmond, VA470 mi · ~13h 35m drive

Chicago, IL589 mi · ~17h 1m drive

Detroit, MI597 mi · ~17h 15m drive

Minneapolis, MN908 mi · ~26h 14m drive

St. Louis, MO467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

Kansas City, MO676 mi · ~19h 32m drive

Indianapolis, IN427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Columbus, OH436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Cleveland, OH555 mi · ~16h 2m drive

Milwaukee, WI669 mi · ~19h 20m drive

Dallas, TX720 mi · ~20h 48m drive

Houston, TX701 mi · ~20h 15m drive

Austin, TX818 mi · ~23h 38m drive

San Antonio, TX882 mi · ~25h 29m drive

Los Angeles, CA1933 mi · ~55h 51m drive

San Francisco, CA2136 mi · ~61h 42m drive

San Diego, CA1888 mi · ~54h 33m drive

Seattle, WA2178 mi · ~62h 55m drive

Portland, OR2169 mi · ~62h 40m drive

Denver, CO1210 mi · ~34h 57m drive

Phoenix, AZ1589 mi · ~45h 54m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1581 mi · ~45h 40m drive

Honolulu, HI4493 mi · ~129h 48m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Atlanta (ATL)8 miles

Rental car

12 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

16 min$10-16

Birmingham (BHM)137 miles

Rental car

206 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

274 min$164-274

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Georgia State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award