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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.Overview
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
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: 2,482
Back to topApplication Deadlines for Transfer
February 1 - Priority Date |
October 1 - Priority Date |
February 1 - Priority Date |
Minimum GPA: Minimum GPA - 2.5.Transfer Application Requirements
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.
Back to topTransfer Credit Policy
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:
Back to topImportant Dates for Spring 2022
Academic Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
Regular Registration for Spring 2022 | OCT 11 - DEC 9, 2021 * | OCT 11 - DEC 9, 2021 * | OCT 11, 2021 MAR 3, 2022 * |
Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | DEC 10, 2021 | DEC 10, 2021 | --- |
Late Registration ($50 late fee begins on the first day of classes) | DEC 10, 2021 - JAN 12, 2022 * | DEC 10, 2021 - JAN 13, 2022 * | MAR 4 - MAR 10, 2022 * |
Classes Begin | JAN 12 | JAN 12 | MAR 9 |
Drop/Add (Only for students with existing schedules) | JAN 12-13 | JAN 12-19 | MAR 9-10 |
NOTE: One day per week classes held only on Mondays, will have the following business day to drop due to the holiday | |||
Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | JAN 20 | JAN 20 | MAR 11 |
University Holidays | JAN 17 | JAN 17 MAR 21-27 | MAR 21-27 |
Last Day to remove Incomplete grades (“I”) | " | MAR 2 | " |
Midterm Grades Due | FEB 9 | MAR 9 | APR 6 |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade | FEB 11 | MAR 16 | APR 8 |
Regular Registration for Fall 2022 | MAR 14 – JUL 27 | MAR 14 – JUL 27 | MAR 14 – JUL 27 |
Last Day of Classes | MAR 2 | MAY 4 | MAY 3 |
Final Exams | MAR 3 - 4 | MAY 5 - 10 | MAY 4 - 5 |
Grades Due | MAR 7, Noon | MAY 11, Noon | MAY 9, Noon |
Commencement Ceremonies | May 11 & 12 | ||
Spring 2022 Degree will be posted | JUNE 20 | ||
Diploma mailing | JULY 6 | ||
Last day to apply for upcoming graduations: Summer 2022 Fall 2022 Spring 2023 | April 15 May 15 October 15 |
* Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
All campuses close at noon on Friday, Spring and Fall semesters. Summer semester closed on Fridays.
Business Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the federal processor | 9/1/2021 |
Priority Graduate Admissions Deadline | Click Here |
Fall Semester Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation requested by the Office Of Financial Aid | 10/1/2021 |
Late Graduate Admissions Deadline | Click Here |
New Student Orientations Begin for Spring | Click Here |
Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline | 12/14/2021 |
Payment Deadline for Full, Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | 12/9/2021 |
Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | 12/10/2021 |
Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP/ Registration Start Date (Session I and Full) | 12/10/2021 |
Last Day for Accuplacer retake for Admission Decision | 1/10/2022 |
Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | 01/06/2022 |
Residence Hall Move in days Macon, Cochran and Eastman | 1/8 thru 1/11/2022 |
Payment Deadline for Full and Session I, eCore Full and Session I Late Registration, Drop/Add and Non-Payment for Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | 1/19/2022 |
First Financial Aid Refund Date | 2/14/2022 |
Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | 3/3/2022 |
Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Drop/Add Late Registration | 3/10/2022 |
Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration Drop for non-payment | 3/11/2022 |
New Student Orientation | Click Here |
Grades Available in SWORDS | 5/19/2022 |