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33 Gilmer Street

Atlanta, GA 30303

Georgia State University is the largest institution in Georgia, a tier 1 research university and third most innovative school in the nation.

Applications Accepted: Common App

Do you require test scores for the Class of 2022? Yes

Admissions policies for Undocumented and DACA Students: Georgia State University admits all academically qualified undergraduate students, regardless of immigration status.... If accepted and enrolled, undocumented students will be required to pay out-of-state tuition as required by state law and Board of Regents policy 4.3.2.3.

Forms Required: FAFSA

Do you meet full need? Yes

Additional financial aid information: Click here

Student Experience

Average Class Size: 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.

Retention Rate (percentage of students who return for year two): With 84% of students staying on for a second year, Georgia State University is one of the best in the country when it comes to freshman retention. Nationwide, the average first year to second year retention rate is 69%

6-Year Graduation Rate: Given the academic preparedness of the first-time/full-time students accepted to Georgia State, we expected that after six years about 60.1% of them would have completed their undergraduate degree.

Majors: Click Here

Other Information: 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.

Student Population

54,000 Undergraduate Students

The enrolled student population at Georgia State University is:

37.7% Black or African American

25.7% White

13.1% Asian

11% Hispanic or Latino

5.75% Two or More Races

0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native

0.0485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders