About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Welcome Center
Address
P.O. Box 3999
Atlanta, GA 30302-3999
Atlanta, GA 30302-3999
Phone
(404) 413-2063
Email
tourguide@gsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Recreation Center
Student Housing
Aderhold Learning Center
The Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
The Student Center
Student Housing
Aderhold Learning Center
The Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
The Student Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The CNN Center
The Georgia Aquarium
Historic Auburn Avenue
State Farm Arena
Centennial Olympic Park
The Georgia Aquarium
Historic Auburn Avenue
State Farm Arena
Centennial Olympic Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:15pm
(404) 413-2063
8:30am-5:15pm
(404) 413-2063
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. week days
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. week days
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Parking Decks, Free parking at Georgia State Stadium with Shuttle Service. Marta Train Stations and Bus serices. Atlanta International Airport approximately 10 miles from campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-75/85 Northbound
Exit #246 (Central Avenue/Fulton Street). Follow the signs to Fulton Street. At the light at the end of the ramp, turn right on Fulton. At the next light, turn left on Capitol Avenue. After crossing MLK Jr. Drive, Capitol Avenue becomes Piedmont Avenue and passes through campus.
From I-75/85 Northbound H.O.V. Lane
Exit at Memorial Drive. At the first light, go straight and you will be on Central Avenue, which leads to the campus.
From I-75/85 Southbound
Exit #249A (Courtland Street/Georgia State University) is a one-way street that leads to the campus.
From I-20 Eastbound
Exit #56B (Windsor/Spring Street), go straight to the third traffic light. Take a left on Central Avenue, which leads to the campus.
From I-20 Westbound
Exit #58A (Capitol Avenue) and turn right at the light. Stay on Capitol Avenue, which changes into Piedmont Avenue and leads to the campus.
MARTA
Take the East/West Rapid Rail line to the Georgia State Station (E1). Exit the station onto Piedmont Avenue and turn right.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 28,127
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Average HS GPA: 3.58
GPA Breakdown
17%
4.0
24%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
960 - 1060
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — December 8
Regular — April 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
27:1
Total Faculty
1,559
with Terminal Degree
1,307
814
Men
745
Women
500
Minority
51
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
29%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Insurance.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Journalism.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Art.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
International Economics.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drawing.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Music Performance, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ann-Marie Campbell
President (Southern Division, The Home Depot
Kevin W. Mooney
President, General Markets Business Unit, Blackbaud, Inc.
A.W. "Bill" Dahlberg
Former Chairman and CEO, Southern Co.
Richard Lenny
Retired Chairman and CEO, The Hershey Company
James E. Copeland Jr.
Retired CEO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Kenneth Lewis
Former Chairman and CEO, Bank of America
Mackey J. McDonald
Retired President and CEO, VF Corportation
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
29%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Apr 1
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,849
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,663
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
60%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,968
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$8,948
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$27,986
Required Fees
$1,320
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,142
Transportation for Commuters
$2,597
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,746
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
28,927
Foreign Countries Represented
160
Demographics
15.91%
Asian
42.37%
Black
14.18%
Hispanic
18.06%
Caucasian
3.41%
International
60% female
40% male
6% are out of state
75% are full time
25% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
18%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
57%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
88/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Maggie Tennant
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
520
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
16
Number of Religious Organizations
37
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Panthers)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Panthers)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
