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Georgia State University
About 55 in 100 applicants get into Georgia State University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Georgia State University sits in Atlanta proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Insurance, where graduates median $101,040 four years out. Faculty pay averages $124,848 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 26,623 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 79.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1280 — above the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Georgia State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1040–1280 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Georgia State University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Georgia State University received 30,230 applications and admitted 18,826 (62.3%), with 4,542 enrolling.
How Georgia State University compares
| Georgia State University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.4% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,664 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,384 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Georgia State University student earns $47,384 — 0% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Georgia State University prices by residency: $8,664 in-state versus $24,840 out-of-state — a $16,176 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
26,623 undergraduates make Georgia State University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
53.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Georgia State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Georgia State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Insurance | $101,040 |
| Computer Science | $100,582 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $99,457 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $89,587 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,146 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $87,020 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $84,681 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,688 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,029 |
| Mathematics | $68,916 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,644 |
| Marketing | $67,872 |
| Real Estate | $62,120 |
| Physics | $60,393 |
| Philosophy | $60,009 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $59,089 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,432 |
| Economics | $58,344 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $56,842 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $56,263 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,899 |
| Journalism | $54,732 |
| Chemistry | $53,430 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,857 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,415 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,410 |
| Social Work | $52,356 |
| Biology, General | $52,222 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $51,367 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $50,632 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,792 |
| Sociology | $49,333 |
| Psychology, General | $49,050 |
| Public Health | $48,896 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,132 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $47,111 |
| History | $46,554 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $43,975 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $42,457 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,454 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $40,310 |
| Anthropology | $40,306 |
| Music | $35,963 |
Median earnings for these 43 Georgia State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,384 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Georgia State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Georgia State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1280 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?
62.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 18,826 admitted from 30,230 applicants.
How much does Georgia State University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,664; out-of-state students pay $24,840. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Georgia State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,384 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- University of Georgia — 37.7% admitted
- Morehouse College — 44% admitted
- Point University — 44.3% admitted
- Andrew College — 45.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.