Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public · 26,623 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,787 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,430 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,656 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,390 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,305 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,931 |
Sticker tuition: $8,664 in-state, $24,840 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Average SAT
- 1076
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 51%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,384
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,903
- International undergrads
- 1,112 (4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business19%
Computer Science16%
Psychology9%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Social Sciences7%
Health & Nursing6%
Communications & Media3%
Criminal Justice3%
Education2%
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