Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 55%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,365
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $51,903
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Georgia State University is a public college in Atlanta, GA with 26,623 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, and admitted students average 1076 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,365 per year ($10,899 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,903 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 55%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 30,230
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 18,826
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–590
200800
SAT Math460–590
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Georgia State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,504
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,664
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,320
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,899
- $30–48k$10,748
- $48–75k$11,521
- $75–110k$15,297
- $110k+$17,561
Get a personal estimate with Georgia State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $51,903
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 26,623
- Student–faculty ratio
- 25:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 56%
- White15%
- Hispanic15%
- Black43%
- Asian16%
Georgia State University FAQ
What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?+
Georgia State University admits 55% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1076.
What ACT score do you need for Georgia State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Georgia State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Georgia State University?+
In Fall 2023, 30,230 students applied to Georgia State University and 18,826 were admitted; 4,542 enrolled.
Does Georgia State University consider legacy status?+
No. Georgia State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Georgia State University require an essay?+
Georgia State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Georgia State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,504 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,365.
What is Georgia State University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 139940 · How we use this data
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