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Georgia State University
Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA . 4 Year 3.7
#994 in Best Colleges in America
33 GILMER ST ATLANTA, GA 30303

Overview

Georgia State University (GSU), located in downtown Atlanta, was founded in 1913. The school is a public R1 research university with more than 50,000 teachers and students, about 250 undergraduate and 137 graduate majors, covering 12 colleges, and a very diverse student population. GSU is known for its innovative teaching, small class tutoring and data-driven student success strategies. The graduation rate has increased significantly, and it is closely integrated with the city, providing rich internship and research opportunities.

Rankings

  • 65

    #65 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 8

    #8 in Top Public Universities in Georgia

  • 104

    #104 in Best Colleges for Communications in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 65 of 1,517
  • Best Colleges for Communications in America 104 of 931
  • Best Big Colleges in America 115 of 126

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • A+Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • A Athletics
  • AParty Scene
  • B+Professors
  • A Location
  • C+Dorms
  • A Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • CSafety

Majors

  • Psychology
    443 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    331 Graduates
  • Information Science
    318 Graduates
  • Biology
    314 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    288 Graduates
  • Finance
    260 Graduates
  • Marketing
    251 Graduates
  • Film and Video Studies
    235 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    223 Graduates
  • Business
    195 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $60
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1050-1290
  • ACT Range
    19-27
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,831
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    56%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    21,992 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    6,993
  • Undergrads Over 25
    15%
  • Pell Grant
    51%
  • Varsity Athletes
    2%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Sun Belt Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS

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