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Photo: Thomson200 / Wikimedia Commons / CC0Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
55%
Acceptance Rate
26,623
Undergraduates
$25k
Out-of-state tuition
53%
6-yr grad rate
$47k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
55%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)940–1180
ACT Range (2023-24)19–26
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.55
$60 application fee
26,623 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$24,840
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$15,931
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$20,903Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$47,384/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio44%
Why Go Here?
$47k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
26.6k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#42
Deal Score in GA
of 124 rated colleges
Deal Score81
Excellent value
32% First-Gen Students
51% Pell Grant Recipients
28Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Georgia State University is a public college in Atlanta, GA. It enrolls 26,623 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
81
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
25:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
940–1180
SAT (2023-24)
3.55
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$24,840
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)56%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,392
Median Debt at Graduation$20,903
Highest-Earning Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$78k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78k/yr
Computer Science$67k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$65k/yr
Insurance$58k/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$56k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$60 fee
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The Vibe
6
Rigor
5
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
C
Academics
A
Value
C
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at Georgia State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,787 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,430 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,656 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,390 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,305 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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