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Georgia State University
Atlanta, GAPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 55% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Georgia State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Atlanta, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 26.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 55%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
26.6K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
55% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
55%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,079
Earnings 5yr: $126,569
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,876
Earnings 5yr: $129,650
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,645
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,952
Earnings 5yr: $115,694
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,547
Earnings 5yr: $123,490
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,613
Earnings 5yr: $105,625
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,144
Earnings 5yr: $102,701
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,249
Earnings 5yr: $111,795
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,315
Earnings 5yr: $129,220
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,290
Earnings 5yr: $97,244
Debt: N/A
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,040
Earnings 5yr: $85,608
Debt: $26,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,582
Earnings 5yr: $105,149
Debt: $22,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,457
Earnings 5yr: $82,922
Debt: $25,336
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,801
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,085
Earnings 5yr: $88,403
Debt: N/A
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $90,521
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,587
Earnings 5yr: $81,903
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,917
Earnings 5yr: $81,885
Debt: $30,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,146
Earnings 5yr: $81,487
Debt: $26,430
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,020
Earnings 5yr: $86,056
Debt: $26,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,931
In-State Tuition$8,664
Out-of-State Tuition$24,840
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
51%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
44%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,844
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,384
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$127/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$41,486
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