GSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 55.44%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1060. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,664
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,840
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at GSU:
- Total Enrollment: 34,944, including 5,247 online students
- 27,415 Undergraduate, 7,529 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.3% men, 60.7% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 274 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 140 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
GSU Overview
Georgia State University (GSU) is a four-year, public school located in Atlanta, GA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The GSU's tuition & fees is $8,664 for Georgia residents and $24,840 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,391.
The school has a total enrollment of 34,944 and the students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
GSU's acceptance rate is 55.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.69%. The median SAT score is 1060 and the ACT score is 22.
GSU ranked 257th in National Universities and 25th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Georgia State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Georgia State University is $8,664 for in-state students and $24,840 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,664 for in-state students and $25,116 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,854 for Georgia residents and $26,025 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,848 for Georgia residents and $26,304 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,664 | $24,840 |
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| Graduate | $8,664 | $25,116 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,854 | $26,025 |
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| Graduate | $8,848 | $26,304 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Georgia State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at GSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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