Acceptance Rate
55%
Avg. SAT
1180
75th percentile
“Downtown Atlanta's giant public university where skyscrapers backdrop practical degrees and city jobs.”
Atlanta, GA
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Georgia State University traces its roots to 1913, when it started as an evening school under Georgia Tech to train business professionals after hours. Over a century later, it anchors downtown Atlanta with over 33,000 undergraduates navigating a compact urban campus amid office towers and government halls. Ambitious students who juggle internships, part-time jobs, and classes while tapping the city's pulse find their stride here, drawn to its no-nonsense focus on career readiness.
The university's personality pulses with pragmatic energy, prioritizing real-world access over secluded quads. You'll rub shoulders with commuters from across metro Atlanta, fostering a mix of independence and networking grit. Tradeoffs surface in the sheer scale—intro classes often pack hundreds—and Atlanta's high cost of living strains budgets, though in-state tuition under $8,000 helps offset that.
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Georgia State shines in hands-on fields like business at the Robinson College, hospitality management, nursing, computer science, and film production, which runs the nation's largest undergraduate program. Classrooms blend massive intro lectures with smaller upper-level seminars where faculty push practical skills amid the R1 research push. You'll encounter research gigs in urban studies or health sciences, especially if you seek them out in this city-lab setting.
The intellectual vibe rewards proactive types who chase prof office hours and internships over passive learning. Competitive entry into elite programs like law or certain business tracks demands solid grades from the start. Large lectures can feel impersonal, but Atlanta's corporate scene turns proximity into prime experiential learning.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
27,415 undergrad • 7,529 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
20%
Black / African American
39%
Hispanic / Latino
13%
Asian
14%
Other / Multi-racial
14%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Atlanta, GA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life hums with urban rhythm: mornings in high-rise lecture halls, afternoons interning nearby, evenings at Thirsty Thursday events or Midtown bars. A growing residential system packs over 7,000 students into modern towers overlooking the skyline, though many still commute, creating a blend of dorm parties and solo grinds. Traditions like Panther basketball games at State Farm Arena draw crowds, tying school spirit to pro sports energy.
A typical week mixes club meetings from 500-plus groups—think debate or dance—with city escapes to music venues or parks. The vibe stays lively yet fragmented by size and commutes, and Atlanta traffic tests patience. Housing fills fast for freshmen, and off-campus rents climb high in this bustling metro.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Sun Belt Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
80%
4 Years Graduation Rate
43%
6 Years Graduation Rate
57%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$47,384
80% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Georgia State University and return in the fall. 43% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 57% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
43%
4-5 years
14%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
42%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$7,158
Acceptance
55%
Undergrads
27,415
4-Year Grad Rate
43%
Endowment
$242M
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
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