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Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$37,844

Acceptance Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

54%

Annual Tuition

$8,478

At a Glance

Total Students

27,109

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

25

Financial Aid

42%

Median Debt

$20,903

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Georgia State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 62.3%. The university enrolls 27,109 students, and 78.4% of students return for their second year. The graduation rate is 54.3%. The median debt for graduates is $20,903, and 41.5% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Georgia State is $8,478. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,719, increasing to $37,844 after five years, and $47,384 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$47k

10 YEARS

Top 77% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Georgia State University alumni earn a median of $37,719. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $37,844. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,384. The median debt for graduates is $20,903.

Georgia State University has a 62.3% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 54.3%, and the retention rate is 78.4%. The in-state tuition is $8,478, and 41.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA 30303-3083

Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 62.3%.