GSU
Georgia State University
75 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 1150, Atlanta, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Georgia State University (GSU)
About this school
Georgia State University, founded in 1913, is a public university. It is the South's premier urban research university, offering more than 200 fields of study in 50 accredited programs awarding bachelor's through doctoral degrees. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Law, and the School of Policy Studies. It is the second largest public institution in Georgia and the state's most diverse university. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, with residence halls and loft apartments nearby, its 57-acre campus is served by public transportation.
- www.gsu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
7,058
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:25,790
- Men:10,506 Men (40.7%)
- Women:15,284 Women (59.3%)
Location
Admission Information (GSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Georgia State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 4 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 33 Gilmer Street |
City, State, Zip | Atlanta, GA 30302-3083 |
Phone | (404) 413-2500 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | March 1 |
Application Fee | $60 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | May 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | July 15 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 15 |
Early Action Notification | December 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | College preparatory curriculum as specified by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, combined SAT of 830, minimum Freshman Index of 2500 required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 52% of 18,971 applicants were admitted |
Women | 51% of 11,608 applicants were admitted |
Men | 53% of 7,363 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,740 (58%) of 9,898 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,303 (55%) of 5,962 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,437 (62%) of 3,936 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.43 |
375 And Above | 21% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 25% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 24% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 19% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 11% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 524 average |470-590 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 20% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 44% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 33% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 58% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 23% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 8% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 36% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 51% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (GSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,858|Out-of-state: $29,432 (39.11%)
- Room & Board: - $14,392 (51.84%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,600 (5.76%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $910 (3.28%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Georgia State University accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | April 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001574 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,717 (95.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,275 (88.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,154 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 193 (6.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 54% |
Average Award | $12,541 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,096 (66.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,276 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,869 (59.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,574 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,846 (90.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 22,320 (87.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 19,350 (86.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 18,821 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,104 (5.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 53% |
Average Award | $10,626 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 14,095 (74.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,109 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 11,846 (62.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,342 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 17,735 (94.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 69% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,167 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (GSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,157
Part-Time Faculty
390
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
69%
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,636,239 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2040 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Georgia State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
76.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
23.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
46.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
54.0%
Programs & Majors (GSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (49)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drawing
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Insurance
- International Economics
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Linguistics
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor, Executive Doctorate in Business
Master's Programs of Study (128)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Nursing
- African-American Studies
- Allied Health--General
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Clothing and Textiles
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Education of Students with Severe/Multiple Disabilities
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- English
- English Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forensic Sciences
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Geochemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Geosciences
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Information Science
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- International Business
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Music
- Music Education
- Neurobiology
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Operations Research
- Organic Chemistry
- Organizational Management
- Pediatric Nursing
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public History
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Religion
- Rhetoric
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Urban Education
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Women's Health Nursing
- Women's Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (GSU)
Location & Geography
Population
443,775
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Campus Size
109 acres
Weather
Temperature | 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Atlanta |
Nearest Train Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
22% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
78%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Panthers |
School Colors | Royal blue, white, and red |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Georgia State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, spotlight programs board, fraternities/sororities, service organizations, academic organizations, sports clubs
Sororities
4.1% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
19,909
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
25,790
Women
15,284
Men
10,506
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 14.0% Asian
- 43.1% Black/African-American
- 11.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 24.0% White
- 1.2% Unknown
International Students
2.4% from 124 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
7,058
Student Resources (GSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology102 Documents
- Psychology111 Documents
- Sociology53 Documents
- History59 Documents
- Speech41 Documents
Popular Courses
- POLS 1101 - Introduction to American GovernmentPolitical Science
- HIST 2110 - Survey of United States HistoryHistory
- PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General PsychologyPsychology
- SPCH 1000 - Human CommunicationSpeech
- ECON 2105 - Principles of MacroeconomicsEconomics
Popular Professors
- leighkeeverSOCI 1160
- Carr, KathleenGEOG 1101
- Kim KrinskyPSYC 2101
- atkinsANTH 1102
- Nancy GupPSYC 2621
Blog articles
- Top 10 Coolest courses at Georgia State University - 62 days ago
- Georgia Southern University Past Exams 2019 - 130 days ago
- 10 Hardest Classes at Georgia State University - 164 days ago
- 10 Easiest Courses at GSU - 424 days ago
- 10 Ways to be Safe at Georgia State University - 789 days ago