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
62%Acceptance
1149SAT Avg
27,109Students
25:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$47,384Earnings 10yr
$15,931Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate62.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1149
Reading & WritingMid: 590
530640
MathMid: 580
510640
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
1926
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
Programs (215)
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
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Source: Wikipedia