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Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

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Georgia State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1060-1250

Applicants Submitting SAT

81%

SAT Reading 25th	540
SAT Math 25th	520
SAT Composite 25th	1060

SAT Reading 75th	630
SAT Math 75th	620
SAT Composite 75th	1250
Average SAT Score	1160

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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Georgia State University?

Georgia State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT’s as low as 960. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #12 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 81 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classhttps://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-0590646949033975&output=html&h=280&slotname=2584409442&adk=3771283007&adf=4063583025&pi=t.ma~as.2584409442&w=682&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1617016126&rafmt=1&psa=0&format=682×280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegesimply.com%2Fcolleges%2Fgeorgia%2Fgeorgia-state-university%2Fadmission%2F&flash=0&fwr=0&fwrattr=true&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&adsid=ChEI8PWFgwYQzoSD69TXoNqWARI9AL_OGzQFClKDJNP9qYWagPDFwprt58_jCfroZhDtte_tvEf7OcsMk1BNnmlWy-AW-FpmwQbvFAyKQ2D_rA&uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMCIsIng4NiIsIiIsIjg5LjAuNDM4OS45MCIsW11d&dt=1617016126753&bpp=4&bdt=4061&idt=4&shv=r20210322&cbv=r20190131&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D5b15bbce47cf032b-2261aee71bc700c2%3AT%3D1617016367%3ART%3D1617016367%3AS%3DALNI_MZqF-XnBkfrnqP3Xkw8KyYIhu7ckQ&prev_fmts=254×600%2C0x0&nras=1&correlator=5505066399173&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=1033280373.1617016125&ga_sid=1617016125&ga_hid=994414060&ga_fc=0&ga_wpids=UA-33670276-2&u_tz=60&u_his=49&u_java=0&u_h=686&u_w=1220&u_ah=650&u_aw=1220&u_cd=24&u_nplug=3&u_nmime=4&adx=237&ady=2333&biw=1204&bih=495&scr_x=0&scr_y=1607&eid=44740079%2C44739387&oid=3&pvsid=4462824908383728&pem=105&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&rx=0&eae=0&fc=896&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1220%2C0%2C1220%2C650%2C1220%2C495&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cpebr%7C&abl=CS&pfx=0&fu=8320&bc=31&jar=2021-03-29-11&ifi=3&uci=a!3&btvi=2&fsb=1&xpc=WXCNhFbJpq&p=https%3A//www.collegesimply.com&dtd=16

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1250 and Above	Good	>84%
1155 to 1250	Avg +	76%-84%
1060 to 1155	Avg –	65%-76%
965 to 1060	Reach	52%-65%
Less than 965	Low	<52%

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Georgia State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

20-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

40%

ACT Reading 25th	20
ACT Math 25th	19
ACT Composite 25th	20

ACT Reading 75th	26
ACT Math 75th	26
ACT Composite 75th	26
Average ACT Score	23

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What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Georgia State?

Admission data indicates that Georgia State regularly accepts students with ACT’s of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants – and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #12 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 40 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia State University.Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>84%
23 to 26	Avg +	76%-84%
20 to 23	Avg –	65%-76%
17 to 20	Reach	52%-65%
Less than 17	Low	<52%

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Georgia State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.34

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Georgia State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Georgia State University was 3.34 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.34 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Georgia State accepts 76% of all applicants.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	14%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	20%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	26%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	25%	Avg –
2.75 to 3.00	14%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	N/A%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Reach
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Reach

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

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Admission Statistics

	Women	Men	Total
Applied	10,433	6,248	16,681
Accepted	7,949	4,753	12,702
Acceptance Rate	76%	76%	76%
Enrolled	2,920	2,144	5,064
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	37%	45%	40%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting class

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Mar 1, 2021

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2021 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2021.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgia State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Recommended

Credits Accepted

AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139940 IPEDS survey data for Georgia State University.

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Does Georgia State University prefer SAT or ACT?

81% of students submit their SAT scores to Georgia State. 40% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Georgia State University?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Georgia State. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Georgia State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1060 and 1250. 81% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

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PO Box 3965, Atlanta, GA 30302 | (404) 413-2000

#206 in National Universities (tie)

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Tuition and Fees (in-state)$11,076 (2020-21)Tuition and Fees (out-of-state)$30,114 (2020-21)Room and Board $14,958 (2020-21)Total Enrollment 35,059 Application Deadline June 1

Overview of Georgia State University

Georgia State University is a public institution that was founded in 1913. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,969, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 110 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Georgia State University’s ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #206. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,076; out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,114.

At Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta, students have more than 200 majors and minors to choose from. First-year students – whether they live on campus or not – can opt into the university’s Freshman Learning Communities, which help ease the transition to college by clustering students who share common interests in the same class sections. Outside of class, there are more than 400 student organizations to check out, including a large Greek community of fraternities and sororities. The Georgia State Panthers compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference.READ MORE

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General Information

School Type

Public, Coed

Year Founded

1913

Religious Affiliation

None

Academic Calendar

Semester

Setting

Urban

2019 Endowment

$182.0 million +

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Georgia State University admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 57% and an early acceptance rate of 99.9%. Half the applicants admitted to Georgia State University have an SAT score between 990 and 1190 or an ACT score of 20 and 26. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges. The application deadline is June 1 and the application fee at Georgia State University is $60.

Selectivity

Selective

Fall 2019 acceptance rate

57%

Application deadline

June 1

SAT/ACT scores must be received by

June 1

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The student-faculty ratio at Georgia State University is 26:1, and the school has 22.8% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Georgia State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82%.

Class SizesClasses with fewer than 20 students22.8%20-4960.8%50 or more16.4%

Student-faculty ratio

26:1

4-year graduation rate

28%

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Georgia State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,969, with a gender distribution of 41% male students and 59% female students. At this school, 21% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 79% of students live off campus. In sports, Georgia State University is part of the NCAA I.

Student Gender DistributionMale41%Female59%

Total enrollment

35,059

Collegiate athletic association

NCAA I

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At Georgia State University, 74% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,607.

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In-state tuition and fees $11,076(2020-21)

Out-of-state tuition and fees $30,114(2020-21)

Room and board $14,958(2020-21)

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Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area.

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Georgia State University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Georgia State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Georgia State University.

Students who have cars on campus

N/A

Health insurance offered

Yes

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