Georgia State University
tuition & fees
$24,840
graduate tuition & fees
$25,116
acceptance rate
55%
Student Population
34,944
online students
5,247
Number of Programs
274
Financial Aid Amount
$9,391
SAT Scores
1,060
Graduation Rate
53%
Georgia State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Atlanta, Georgia. GSU ranked 356th in National Universities and 23rd in Georgia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 34,944 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. GSU's acceptance rate is 55.44% last year (undergraduate school).
Georgia State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Georgia State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 Gilmer St, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 |
| Phone | 404-413-2000 |
| WEB | www.gsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.gsu.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | sfs.gsu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | admissions.gsu.edu/cost-calculator/ |
| Disability Service | access.gsu.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Georgia State University is 55.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.69%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55.44 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.69 % |
Tuition & Fees
GSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,664 for Georgia residents and $24,840 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.77% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,709).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,664 for Georgia residents and $25,116 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.73% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,664 | $24,840 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,664 | $25,116 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 34,944 students have enrolled at GSU (2024-2025). Among them, 5,247 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GSU has 27,415 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 7,529 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 34,944 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 27,415 |
| Graduate Students | 7,529 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,247 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
GSU offers 274 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 274 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by GSU
| Number of programs | 274 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |