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Georgia State University
College admissions information for Georgia State University.
General Information
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Contact Information 33 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30302-3083 www.gsu.edu admissions@gsu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered One but less than two year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate First-professional certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Georgia State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 26,134 (19,122 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 74% under 25, 25% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $50 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 8,346 | 3,130 | 5,216 |
| Percent admitted | 52 | 55 | 51 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 2039 | 94 |
| ACT | 633 | 29 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,818 | $4,464 | $4,154 |
| Out-of-State | $16,496 | $15,378 | $14,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,264 | $6,980 | $6,730 |
| Other | $12,359 | $2,166 | $1,740 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,986 | $11,865 | $10,986 |
| Other | $12,359 | $2,166 | $1,740 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,906 | $2,166 | $1,740 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $25,441 | $14,358 | $23,136 |
| Off Campus | $29,163 | $19,243 | $17,880 |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,724 | $7,378 | $6,894 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $37,119 | $25,272 | $33,242 |
| Off Campus | $40,841 | $30,157 | $27,986 |
| Off Campus with Family | $21,402 | $18,292 | $17,000 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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