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Georgia State University

33 gilmer st, Atlanta, GA 30302

Website: Georgia State University

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View of (from L-R) the Sports Arena and Library South on Decatur Street
View of (from L-R) the Sports Arena and Library South on Decatur Street
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GSU Women's Studies Institute Promotional Video
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Georgia State University School Description

As the only urban research university in Georgia, Georgia State University offers educational opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by blending the best of theoretical and applied inquiry, scholarly and professional pursuits, and scientific and artistic expression. As an urban research university with strong disciplinary-based departments and a wide array of problem-oriented interdisciplinary programs, the goal of the university is to develop, transmit, and utilize knowledge in order to provide access to quality education for diverse groups of students, to educate leaders for the State of Georgia and the nation, and to prepare citizens for lifelong learning in a global society.

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Georgia State University

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Georgia State University (GSU) is an urban research university in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves over 28,000 students, and is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities. The current university president is Mark P. Becker.

History

Georgia State University was established in 1913 as the Georgia School of Technology's "School of Commerce." The school focused on what was called "the new science of business." A reorganization of the University System of Georgia in the 1930s led to the school becoming the "Atlanta Extension Center of the University System of Georgia," and allowed night students to earn degrees from several colleges in the University System. During this time, the school had two informal names: "Georgia College," which granted business degrees, and "Atlanta College." In September 1947, the school became affiliated with the University of Georgia and was named the "Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia." The school received its independence in 1955 and became the "Georgia State College of Business Administration." In 1961, other programs at the school had grown large enough that the name was shortened to "Georgia State College." It became Georgia State University in 1969. In 1995, the State Board of Regents accorded Georgia State "research university" status, joining the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, and the Medical College of Georgia.

Presidents of Georgia State University

  • Jordan Sparks (1928-1957)
  • Noah Langdale (1957-1988)
  • William Suttles (1988-1989)
  • John Palms (1989-1991)
  • Sherman Day (1991-1992)
  • Carl Patton (1992-2008)
  • Mark P. Becker (2009-)

Campus Expansion

1913-1975

Over its 90-plus year history, Georgia State's growth has required the acquisition and construction of more space to suit its needs. During the late 1960s/early 1970s, numerous buildings were constructed as part of a major urban renewal project, such as the Pullen Library (1966), Classroom South (1968), the expansion of the Pullen Library in 1968, the Arts and Humanities Building (1970), the ten-story General Classroom Building (1971), the Sports Arena (1973), and the twelve-story Urban Life Building (1974). In addition, a raised plaza and walkway system was constructed to connect these buildings with each other over Decatur Street and parking structures.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
GSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
18,966
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,972
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Georgia State University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Georgia State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 57%
African-American 29%
Asian 9%
Hispanic 3%
Other 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 87%
North Carolina 0%
Texas 0%
South Carolina 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 12%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Atlantic Sun Conference)
Baseball (Atlantic Sun Conference)
Track (Atlantic Sun Conference)

Georgia State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,484 $ 18,972  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,159 $ 16,635  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 988 $ 988  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,025 32%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 4,767 90%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,222 3%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,821 33%  
Any Aid:
   95%  

Georgia State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 52% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 590
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Georgia State University

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andrea99_00
andrea9...

Question: Besides the University of Georgia and Georgia State University what are some other schools in GA?

35 months ago
Mu
Mu

Best Answer

Depends on what you want to go for. However, UGA is a fabulous school. It is in a great location and has approximately a skazillion student activities that allow you to explore ANY interest you might have. Athens is an amazing town. It offers A LOT of different majors and has a gorgeous campus. I wouldn't write it off until you've visited (including staying a few days with a friend). I have yet to find anything here to bring to mind the phrase "sub-par." It's pretty much the best school in the world.
Jezebel Lee
Jezebel...

Question: Georgia State University- what do you think?

I got a 2200 on the SATS and I have a 3.5 GPA and I would more than anything to get out of this state and go to a much better school but financially, I can only afford to go to GSU. (For the nursing program, basically.) My question is-- would you look down on me because I went to GSU? Are people nice there? Are they more or less racist than that of the people of UGA? What are some bad things about this school? On a different note, do you think I could pay off a huge college debt as a nurse? (This is hypothetically- if I go to a private college.)
36 months ago
SouthernGirl19
South...

Best Answer

Georgia State is a good school. I don't think anyone is going to look down on you if you go there.Both the CEOs of Bank of America and Hershey are GSU graduates :) I am a graduate of Georgia State and I liked it. I would recommend it because we have a really good nursing program and you get a good education for a low cost. For the most part people are pretty nice but that's relative.I don't know about UGA but GSU is not a racist school (at least I've never experienced any racism and neither has anyone that I know). We have people from all ethnicities and are one of the most diverse schools in the country. Some bad things about the school is that at first you can feel overwhelmed and confused because it's such a big school and it's right in the middle of downtown so some of the buildings are spread out. But you'll get used to it. I'm not sure about the debt part. But wherever you decide to go good luck.
jordanswiener
jordans...

Question: Georgia State University or Georgia Southern University??

Basically, I am sure that I will get into both of them, but I am not sure,which one I want to go to. Whichever one I go to, I want to transfer to UGA for pre-vet for sophmore year and beyond, so basically my question is which school should I go to? Besides GSU's location what else makes it better or worse than Georgia Southern. (for freshmen year)
40 months ago
bewhitney712
bewhi...

Best Answer

As you may have heard, GA Southern is stereotypically a "party school." Don't get me wrong, you should be ok going to either choice, but in my opinion, State will be able to provide you with a better education. There are more resources available there and there are many different types of people.
westernga
westernga

Question: What is Georgia State University like?

I've been looking into alternatives to U. of Georgia since i dont think ill get into there (3.4 GPA w/ honors/ap classes and 1200 SAT), so I've looked into this mysterious "Third" big research university in Georgia, Georgia State University. ( I dont want to go to Tech either, i have even less a chance there than at UGA) Anyway from what I've seen, GA State is a research university in the heart of downtown Atlanta. It has some housing (the 1.5 mile away GSU village) and a few other buildings witha whooping 4,500 rooms. But Im worried. If i dont go to UGA, I may end of going to GA State. What is it like here? Is it a prestigious school? Will I meet other people like me (frat Abercrombie/Pacsun athlete/party-studying balancing but doesnt play D1 sports or quite play a violin guys/girls)? Is there a cool social scene? Is it a good school for a Biology/Pre-Dentistry degree? Any suggestions of any other large (15k+), public, prestigious U's, in the south, I'd like them.
41 months ago
chocolate-drop
choco...

Best Answer

Georgia State is okay, depending on what you're looking for. You don't really get the "campus" feel because the dorms are so far away and it's mostly a commuter school. It's also in the heart of downtown Atlanta, so it almost feels like you're at work instead of at school. There's also a lot of walking involved since the campus's buildings are located in a few different areas downtown. GA State is a great research school, so if you're interested in biology, I'd definetely recommend it. And the in-state tuition is pretty reasonable (if you don't have a scholarship). As far as the social life, I'm not so eager to boast about it. It's VERY diverse with over 30,000 students. If possible, you should visit the campus just to get a general feel and to see if you can picture yourself in the middle of it all. Visit during the week while the campus is full of students. Visiting on the weekends won't do justice. And speak to current students there - they'll tell you whatever you want to know. Also visit the biology department. Learn as much as you can about all schools before you apply and/or enroll - it's a huge investment that shouldn't be taken lightly. Good luck!

Photos

  • View of (from L-R) the Sports Arena and Library South on Decatur Street
    View of (from L-R) the Sports Arena and Library South on Decatur Street [source]
  • View of (from L-R) the Student Center, Urban Life Building, and University Center
    View of (from L-R) the Student Center, Urban Life Building, and University Center [source]
  • GSU's two primary athletics logotypes
    GSU's two primary athletics logotypes [source]
  • View of the plaza with Library North, Library South, and the Classroom South Building in the background
    View of the plaza with Library North, Library South, and the Classroom South Building in the background [source]
  • Rialto Center
    Rialto Center [source]

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