Georgia State University Admissions
What is the acceptance rate for GSU?
Georgia State admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 82%. Students that get into Georgia State have an average SAT score between 1030-1260 or an average ACT score of 20-26. The regular admissions application deadline for Georgia State is rolling. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Georgia State early action deadline is November 15.
Admissions Statistics
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
No data available
Students Submitting SAT
69%
ACT Writing
No data available
Students Submitting ACT
35%
Admissions Deadlines
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Early Decision Deadline
No data available
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA
Required
High School Rank
Neither required nor recommended
High School Transcript
Required
College Prep Courses
Required
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
Recommendations
Recommended
Poll
55%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 158 responses
Poll
61%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 158 responses
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Important Priority Admission Dates
- Fall Semester
- Honors and Scholarship Priority: November 15
Notification: December 15 - Full-term Admissions Priority: August 1
- Honors and Scholarship Priority: November 15
- Spring Semester
- Full-term Admissions Priority: December 1
- Summer Semester
- Full-term Admissions Priority: April 1
- Fall Semester
Semester Start Dates
Dates are subject to change. Applications and documentation submitted after the official priority date established for each semester will be considered on an individual basis until registration day.
How to apply
Step 1. Complete and submit your application.
On GaFutures, click on the “Create an account” link at the top of the page. If you already created an account or have already started an application, click on “Sign in”. Once logged in, click on "College Planning" > "Apply to College". Type in "East Georgia State College" or browse alphabetically on 'E' and click on "Apply" to begin application.
Step 2. Submit Required Documentation
Submit official supporting documents such as high school transcript, GED scores, prior college transcript[s], or SAT/ACT scores (if available) required for your student type.
Step 3. Check Your Application Status
Upon submission of application, allow 24-48 hours (excluding weekends) to be uploaded into the system.
Application Status Check
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Public
4 year
24.7K
Full + Part time Students
1:21
Faculty to Student Ratio
13%
Transfer Student Ratio
$13.4K
Avg. Financial Aid
Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this major research university has an enrollment of more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students in six colleges. Georgia State is the second largest university in the state, with students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the nation and from over 145 countries.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: Transfer Scholarships - Presidential Scholarship, Berner Scholarship, Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund Award, Honors Out-of-State Tuition Waiver. For Financial Aid complete a FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 404-413-2400. Accepts Transfers: Yes, transfer students may earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities. Transfer Applications Received: Fall: 6,651 Transfer Applications Accepted: Fall: 4,236 Percentage Accepted: Fall: 64% Transfer Applicants
Enrolled: Fall: 2,482Overview
Back to topTotal Faculty 1,144
Full-Time Undergraduate 18,059
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,597
Application Acceptance Rate 51%
Transfer Students 3,113
Programs 174
Courses 1,412
Transfer Agreements 1 incoming
Equivalencies 7,567 outgoing
Financial Information
In-State Tuition $8,157
Out-of-State Tuition $22,725
Books and Supplies $1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 59%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $7,176
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 69%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,238
Information for Transfer In Students
Application Deadlines for Transfer
Back to topFall February 1 - Priority Date
Spring October 1 - Priority Date
Summer February 1 - Priority Date
Minimum GPA: Minimum GPA - 2.5. Official Transcripts: High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 30 credits. College transcript(s) are required from every
institution attended. Applicants must be in good standing from the previous institution. SAT Scores: SAT/ACT scores are required if applying with less than 30 credits. Letters of Recommendation: Not required for admissions consideration. Essay: Not required for admissions consideration. Application Fee: There is a $60 non-refundable application fee. Interview: Not required for
admissions consideration. Other Requirements: Applicants should have completed all College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) and Learning Support coursework required by any unit of the University System of Georgia (USG) previously attended. Additional requirements vary based on college/department. Minimum Grade: In general, credit may be granted for courses taken at regionally accredited institutions where a grade of at least a C has been earned. Credits (Min/Max): Minimum credits - 30 credits. Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 60 credits. Maximum credits from a four-year institution - 81 credits. Transfer Policy Document:Transfer Application Requirements
Transfer Credit Policy