Atlanta, Georgia · ★ 4.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1913. It is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities and is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities, reflecting very high research spending and doctorate production. The university offers more than 250 degree programs across 10 academic colleges and schools, and its Georgia State Panthers compete in NCAA Division I's Sun Belt Conference.
Value rank
Ranked #95 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #104 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #140 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
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33 Gilmer St, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-3083
Visit University SiteRanked #498 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #501 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #575 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1040–1280
SAT ERW: 530–640
SAT math: 510–640
ACT composite: 19–26
Total: 34,974
Undergrad: 27,588
Undergrad full-time: 20,926
Graduate: 7,386
Part-time: 8,641
In-state
Tuition: $8,478
Total cost on campus: $31,468
Out-of-state
Tuition: $23,709
Total cost on campus: $46,699
Room & board: $16,328
Books & supplies: $2,000
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $10,928
Pell grant recipients: 52%
Rent: $972 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.19 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.86
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.