Georgia State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling about 26,623 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 55.44% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,384 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,664
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,931 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 55.44% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 26,623 76.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 32.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 74.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1076
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 31,717
- Applicants (IPEDS): 30,230
- Room & Board: $13,392 annual estimate
Georgia State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgia State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgia State University?
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA (ZIP 30303-3083).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Georgia State University public or private?
Georgia State University is a Public institution.
How much does Georgia State University cost?
Published tuition: $8,664 in-state, $24,840 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,931.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,787 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,430 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,656 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,390 |
| $110,001+ | $20,305 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,656.
How hard is it to get into Georgia State University?
Admission rate: 55.44%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1076 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Georgia State University?
Total enrollment: 26,623 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 31,717 students.
Graduate enrollment: 7,529 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia State University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.06%.
First-year retention: 79.9%.
What do graduates of Georgia State University earn?
Median earnings: $37,844 six years after entry; $47,384 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,903.
50.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgia State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (556 completions)
- Computer Science (535 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (473 completions)
- Psychology, General (464 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (405 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (294 completions)
- Public Health, General (280 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (276 completions)
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies (227 completions)
- Finance, General (219 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgia State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 55.44%; completion rate 53.06%; median earnings $47,384 at 10 years; net price $15,931. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,664
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgia State University was $8,664.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,931
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgia State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,931.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,724 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,931 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,656 4-Year In-State Tuition
$99,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,392 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,056 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgia State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Georgia State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Georgia State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,368 | $22,936 | $15,377 |
| 2014 | $8,618 | $23,186 | $15,853 |
| 2015 | $8,974 | $23,542 | $14,290 |
| 2016 | $8,974 | $23,542 | $14,773 |
| 2017 | $9,112 | $23,971 | $15,506 |
| 2018 | $9,112 | $23,971 | $14,519 |
| 2019 | $9,286 | $24,517 | $13,953 |
| 2020 | $9,286 | $24,517 | $17,242 |
| 2021 | $9,286 | $24,517 | $17,738 |
| 2022 | $8,478 | $23,709 | $17,202 |
| 2023 | $8,478 | $23,709 | $15,931 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55.44% Acceptance Rate
30,230 Total Applicants
18,826 Students Admitted
4,542 First-Time Students Enrolled
24.13% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1076
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Georgia State University reported total enrollment of about 26,623 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.4%), Asian (16.4%), and White (15.4%). About 50.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgia State University in 2024 is 26,623 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 31,717 students. Graduate enrollment is about 7,529 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 43.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.97% 100% Completion Time
53.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.97% of students graduating from Georgia State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- Computer Science: 67% male / 33% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 58% male / 42% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgia State University.
Return on Investment
$20,903 Median Student Debt
$47,384 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
643.58% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgia State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 134 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 556 completions
2. Computer Science: 535 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 473 completions
4. Psychology, General: 464 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 405 completions
6. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 294 completions
7. Public Health, General: 280 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 276 completions
9. Film/Cinema/Media Studies: 227 completions
Most popular programs at Georgia State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgia State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Georgia State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 74.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,404
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,675
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, GA, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 26,623 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (43.4%), Asian (16.4%), White (15.4%). The admission rate is 55.44%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1076. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.06%. Approximately 50.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 134 distinct degree programs, Georgia State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Georgia State University located?
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Georgia State University is 55.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 30,230 applicants and 18,826 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Georgia State University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,664 and average net price is $15,931 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,392 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Georgia State University?
Georgia State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 31,717 students, Black or African American (43.4%), Asian (16.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Georgia State University?
About 32.3% of students at Georgia State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Georgia State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Georgia State University reports midpoint SAT about 1076 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Georgia State University earn?
Median earnings are $37,844 six years after entry and $47,384 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgia State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,903.
Is Georgia State University public or private?
Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, GA.
Is Georgia State University an HBCU?
No. Georgia State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgia State University a tribal college?
No. Georgia State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Atlanta, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.