Georgia State
Georgia State University · Atlanta, Georgia · Public
Georgia State admitted 57% of 42,323 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1030–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 54% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Georgia State
Enter a score to see whether Georgia State is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (57%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Georgia State offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Georgia State rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
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Considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.60 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,468 in-state and $46,699 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,390 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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