Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,478
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,709
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,328
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,871
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,806
Net price (after aid)$15,931
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,552
$30k – $48k$14,546
$48k – $75k$17,219
$75k – $110k$19,421
$110k+$20,338
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,384
Median debt at graduation$20,903
Est. monthly loan payment$222
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants50%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.9k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
50% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$20.9k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$23.7k
below avg
Net price
$15.9k
below avg
Pell
50%
above avg
Median debt
$20.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$47.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
62%
SAT range
1040 - 1280
ACT range
19 - 26
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Atlanta, GA 30303
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistryMathematics
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceArtificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Campus & Student Life
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About Georgia State University
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- Where is Georgia State University located?
- Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Georgia State University?
- Georgia State University is a public university based in GA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Georgia State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Georgia State University is approximately 62%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Georgia State University?
- Georgia State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,478 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Georgia State University?
- Georgia State University reports total enrollment of approximately 34,495 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Georgia State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Georgia State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Georgia State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Georgia State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/georgia-state-university