Updated 10/01/2019

So, you’re thinking about applying to Georgia State University, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. There are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

With an acceptance rate of 59%, admission to Georgia State is somewhat competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1100, or an ACT score of around 22.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Georgia State admission statistics.

Georgia State 2019 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2023

• Georgia State’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 59%
• For the class of 2023, out of 16,348 applicants, Georgia State admitted 9,619
• The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.4
• The average ACT score was 22
• The average SAT score was 1120

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 20, and the 75th percentile score was 25.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1030. The 75th percentile score was 1220.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Even if Georgia State is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have:

• Three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• Three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• Three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores)

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Georgia State’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Georgia State 2019 Application Requirements: Class of 2023

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the Common App
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Pay the $60 application fee
• Submit your high school transcript
• an optional letter of recommendation from your counselor (if you choose the Holistic Review process)

Here are the deadlines that you should be aware of:

• The application deadline is October 1st for Early Action
• The application deadline is December 1st for Regular Decision

Have you been admitted to Georgia State? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Georgia State 2019 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023

If you matriculate at Georgia State, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 41% are male and 59% are female
• 2.2% of students are international

Georgia State has a diverse class. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 2.2%
• Underrepresented minority: 1.4%
• Two or more races: 6.3%
• White: 25.2%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Georgia State offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Business
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Georgia State Tuition Figures

At $41,656, Georgia State’s cost of attendance is high. Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $4,997.

Here’s a fuller look at Georgia State tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $41,656
• Average financial aid package: $4,997
• The average student debt of a Georgia State graduate is $29,959

Now, what is life like at Georgia State? Let’s take a look.

Georgia State Location

Georgia State’s main campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia, right in the heart of downtown.

The campus’ location and the school’s embrace of it led to the school being called “the Concrete Campus”.

Remember, you’re going to Georgia State for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Georgia State Academics

Georgia State has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Actuarial Science
• Business
• Computer Science
• Drawing
• Economics
• Finance
• Hospitality Administration/Management
• International Economics
• Journalism
• Linguistics
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Neuroscience
• Philosophy
• Real Estate
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Women’s Studies

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Georgia State.

Student Life at Georgia State

Georgia State has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and political interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Georgia State’s student activities:

• A Foreign Exchange
• Adopt-A-Grandparent Program
• Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Blue Pride
• Caring Colors LGBTQ Empowerment Organization
• Clarkston Art Club
• Digital Media Group
• Economics Club
• Federalist Society
• Fencing Club at Georgia State University
• Geoscience Club
• House Arrest 2 Championship Dance Team, Incorporated
• Infinite Appeal Modeling Organization
• Innovative Media Club
• Jumpstart Atlanta at Georgia State University
• Lost-In-Text Book Club
• Man Cave Society GSU

Are you an athlete? Georgia State’s got plenty of options for you.

Georgia State Athletics

Georgia State offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. 

Georgia State’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis

Who might you become with a Georgia State degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Georgia State has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Artist Amalia Amaki
• Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
• Public radio host David Brown
• Composer John Burke
• Cinnabon COO Kat Cole
• Professional wrestler Amy Dumas
• Musician William DuVall
• Author Mary Hood
• Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis
• Musician Ludacris
• Actress Julia Roberts
• US Representative Lynn Westmoreland

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Georgia State is pretty competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no.

If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are.

If you need to boost your GPA or test scores before application time rolls around, you should consider signing up for a course with Prep Expert. We offer one-on-one tutoring and classes, both in-person and online, at locations throughout the United States.

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