PublicUrbanGeorgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1149
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,750
Programs (215)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + large city premium
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