Selectivity
57%
Total Students
38,084
UG 29,438
PG 8,646
Satisfaction Index
80%
Salary After Attending
$40,800
BASIC
| Web Site | www.gsu.edu |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Location | Atlanta |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 29,438 |
| Women | 17,368 (59%) |
| Men | 12,070 (41%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 8,646 |
| Women | 5,248 (60.7%) |
| Men | 3,398 (39.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 41,656 |
| Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Retention Rate | 80 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | admissions.gsu.edu |
| Online Application URL | admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/common-application/ |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 57 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 30-01-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 58% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 57% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 60% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 65% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 62% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 69% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 69% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 480 | 580 |
| SAT - Maths | 470 | 470 |
| ACT - Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT - Maths | 19 | 25 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://sfs.gsu.edu/the-financial-aid-process/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://admissions.gsu.edu/what-does-it-cost/cost-calculator/ |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$23,542 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$14,084 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
Other Expenses |
$2,430 |
| Total | $41,656 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$24,502 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$14,084 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
Other Expenses |
$2,430 |
| Total | $42,616 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 133 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 29.5% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 2,654 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 3,52,982 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | 9 | 5 | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | 5 | 4 | - |
| Women's Studies. | 5 | 3 | - |
| Category total | 19 | 12 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 272 | 96 | 14 |
| Neuroscience. | 55 | 9 | 3 |
| Category total | 327 | 105 | 17 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting. | 253 | 128 | 1 |
| Actuarial Science. | 38 | 23 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | 257 | 21 | - |
| Business/Commerce, General. | - | 278 | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | 68 | 2 | - |
| Finance, General. | 230 | 29 | 3 |
| Financial Planning and Services. | - | 2 | - |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other. | 4 | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | 49 | 19 | - |
| Insurance. | 44 | 27 | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | - | 22 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | 3 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | 210 | 24 | 8 |
| Real Estate. | 11 | 21 | 3 |
| Taxation. | - | 48 | - |
| Category total | 1164 | 647 | 18 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Journalism. | 249 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 44 | 24 | 12 |
| Category total | 293 | 24 | 12 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 185 | 106 | 4 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. | - | 34 | - |
| Computer Science. | 122 | 48 | 9 |
| Category total | 307 | 188 | 13 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Art Teacher Education. | 7 | 4 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | - | 46 | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | - | 5 | - |
| Education, General. | - | - | 12 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities. | - | 28 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments. | - | 24 | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. | - | 1 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | - | 13 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods. | - | 4 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | - | 9 | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | - | 26 | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | - | 17 | - |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. | 134 | 33 | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | - | 21 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | 146 | 21 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education. | - | 21 | - |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. | - | 17 | - |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | - | 2 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education. | - | 19 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | - | 6 | 4 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. | - | - | 27 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | - | 22 | 1 |
| Category total | 287 | 326 | 70 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| Creative Writing. | - | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General. | 117 | 12 | 11 |
| Category total | 117 | 15 | 11 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| French Language and Literature. | 8 | 6 | - |
| German Language and Literature. | 4 | - | - |
| Linguistics. | 44 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 30 | 8 | - |
| Category total | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | 28 | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | - | 81 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | - | 34 | - |
| Nursing Science. | - | - | 6 |
| Public Health, General. | - | 88 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. | - | - | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | 141 | 85 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. | 26 | - | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | - | 15 | - |
| Category total | 195 | 303 | 13 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 60 | 17 | 4 |
| Category total | 60 | 17 | 4 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | 117 | 6 | 2 |
| Category total | 117 | 6 | 2 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Public Administration. | - | 44 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | 58 | - | 3 |
| Social Work. | 76 | 46 | - |
| Category total | 134 | 90 | 3 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | - | 16 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | - | - | 6 |
| Mathematics, General. | 35 | 28 | - |
| Category total | 35 | 28 | 6 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Gerontology. | - | 9 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 135 | 22 | - |
| Category total | 135 | 31 | 0 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science. | - | - | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - | 55 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 55 | 2 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 30 | 18 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 13 | 6 | - |
| Category total | 43 | 24 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Astronomy. | - | - | 3 |
| Chemistry, General. | 61 | 38 | 15 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | - | 14 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 25 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 19 | 7 | 5 |
| Category total | 105 | 59 | 23 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Educational Psychology. | - | 7 | 1 |
| Psychology, General. | 445 | 10 | 12 |
| School Psychology. | - | 11 | - |
| Category total | 445 | 28 | 13 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 33 | 13 | - |
| Economics, General. | 99 | 27 | 10 |
| Geography. | 1 | 1 | - |
| International Economics. | 13 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 140 | 25 | 3 |
| Sociology. | 190 | 8 | 3 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | - | 10 | - |
| Category total | 476 | 84 | 16 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | - | 8 | - |
| Drawing. | 145 | 8 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies. | 173 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General. | 49 | 24 | - |
| Category total | 367 | 40 | 0 |
| Grand total | 4712 | 2112 | 223 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 3% of classes 10-19 students: 15% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 14% of classes 40-49 students: 19% of classes 50-99 students: 12% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 29,438 |
| Women (% of total) | 17,368 (59%) |
| Men (% of total) | 12,070 (41%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.16 % Asian - 11.8 % Black/African-American - 41.53 % Hispanic/Latino - 9.35 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 4.89 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.05 % White - 26.89 % Unknown - 2.86 % International Students - 2.46 % |
| All Graduate Students | 8,646 |
| Women (% of total) | 5,248 (61%) |
| Men (% of total) | 3,398 (39%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.13 % Asian - 6.93 % Black/African-American - 21.64 % Hispanic/Latino - 4.24 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.21 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.1 % White - 44.01 % Unknown - 3.31 % International Students - 17.43 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 80 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
54 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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