Georgia State University

33 Gilmer St Se
Atlanta, GA
30303-3083

Georgia State University, located in downtown Atlanta, provides students with a true urban campus setting, offering the conveniences of the city all around the university. From its location on Gilmer Street, GSU is surrounded by a number of parks, museums and other landmarks like the CNN Center and Georgia Dome.

Campus:

Georgia State University is set on a 28-acre campus and is one of the largest research-based universities in the state. Campus residences are available and provide many university amenities and conveniences of life on campus. Tours of the campus at GSU are available upon request and will provide prospective students with a feeling of life on campus at Georgia State University.

Enrollment:

The enrollment at GSU for undergraduate students is estimated at 20,000, while the total enrollment for the University is estimated at 27,000. The average size of a class at Georgia State University is 30 students per class, and the student to faculty ratio is 20:1.

Tuition and Costs:

The cost for tuition at GSU is based on residency, the degree selected, your financial aid status and the number of hours in the semester that you are enrolled. GSU offers freshmen a fixed tuition rate referred to as the Guaranteed Tuition Plan. The fixed rate tuition is not inclusive of mandatory fees and applies only to undergraduates enrolled in degree programs. Some students at Georgia State University who reside in the state permanently may receive a significant reduction in their annual tuition fees.

Degrees and Programs:

GSU courses vary depending on the degree program selected, Georgia State University applicants can search through available courses for a particular term using GSU's GoSOLAR feature. Undergraduate or graduate degree and class selections at Georgia State University are available in all major areas of study. It is recommended that students enrolled at GSU review the catalog and course listings at least once per year to insure the classes reflect the requirements of the degree selected. Georgia State University provides certificate programs in many areas, a few notable certificates are offered in child welfare leadership, forensic social work, public health and nonprofit management.

Applications and Admissions:

Georgia State University requires a GSU application packet for transfer students and freshman along with a $50 application fee, official high school transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores. Transfer students must also include in their application official transcripts from all other previous schools. Applications to GSU will only be considered official if the provided transcripts are received by the office of admissions in a sealed envelope from the school issuing them.

Admission to Georgia State University is available through an undergraduate or graduate application, both of which are preferred by GSU to be submitted online. The admission requirements to GSU depend on the type of application you are pursuing, however freshman admissions require 16 college preparatory curriculum units be completed, along with a minimum (combined) SAT score of 900 and an ACT composite score of 19. The minimum freshman GPA required for admission is 2.80.

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