Georgia State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Georgia State University is a large four-year, public school with 36,520 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1913 and is one of the 26 schools located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

At Georgia State University you can get your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
138
Georgia State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 138 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Business, Education, Medical, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Georgia State University student retention rate is fair at 78% (well above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Georgia State University is below average: 56%. Approximately 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Georgia State University is a bit disappointing, 26:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, around $22,400 a year. The additional fees at Georgia State University not covered by tuition are about $1,400, which makes it a total of $23,800 a year.

Read the details about Georgia State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 26,050 applications were submitted and 17,396 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Georgia State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,600
High
Georgia State University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Georgia State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Georgia State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 5,300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: approximately $10,600 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Georgia State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Georgia State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Georgia State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Georgia State University
33 gilmer st
Atlanta, Georgia
30303-3083, USA
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