Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Atlanta, GA · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 26,623 |
| Acceptance rate | 55% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1020–1250 · 59% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 19–26 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 54% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 26:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,241 in-state · $44,417 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Computer science, Biology, Psychology, Social sciences.
Strongest majors at Georgia State University
- Business & finance at Georgia State University: #236 of 650 schools, score 59/100, about 1,032 graduates a year
- Education at Georgia State University: #202 of 551 schools, score 62/100, about 217 graduates a year
- Computer science at Georgia State University: #268 of 691 schools, score 57/100, about 670 graduates a year
- Psychology at Georgia State University: #292 of 694 schools, score 57/100, about 495 graduates a year
- Philosophy & religion at Georgia State University: #244 of 562 schools, score 56/100, about 39 graduates a year
- English & writing at Georgia State University: #315 of 697 schools, score 53/100, about 75 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Georgia State University: #320 of 689 schools, score 53/100, about 60 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Georgia State University: #343 of 697 schools, score 49/100, about 33 graduates a year
Georgia State University campus map
On campus
Herzing University, Atlanta, Library North, Library South, Auburn Avenue Research Library, African American Museum, Apex Museum, Rialto Center for the Arts, Georgia State Players' Theatre, The Theatrical Outfit.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Rising Roll Gourmet Cafe, By George, McDonald's, Subs & Salads Junction, Urban Taco, Dunkin'
- Coffee: Starbucks, Sweet Stack, Cafe Lucia, The Bean Counter, Sweet Auburn Bread, Hansel and Gretel Bakery and Cafe
- Nightlife: Lyfe Atl, Skylounge At Glenn, Pulse Bar, Park Bar
- Shops: For Keeps! Book Store, Book Cafe, Souveneirs T-Shirts & Gifts, Friedman's Shoes, Botique Hush
- Museums and culture: Olympic Rings, Fountain of Rings, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and Aquatic Center, Limelight Theatre
- Groceries: Downtown Deli, CVS Pharmacy, Quik Mart
- Parks: Margaret Mitchell Square, John Calhoun Park, Peachtree Fountains Plaza, Steve Polk Plaza, Fairlie-Poplar Historic District, Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Site
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