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Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
  • 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.
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Overview

Total Faculty 1,144
Full-Time Undergraduate 18,059
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,597
Application Acceptance Rate 51%
Transfer Students 3,113
Programs 174 Programs
Courses 1,412 Courses
Transfer Agreements 1 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 7,997 outgoing Equivalencies

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
  • 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.

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

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall February 1 - Priority Date
Spring October 1 - Priority Date
Summer February 1 - Priority Date

Transfer Application Requirements

  • 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.
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Transfer 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:

Georgia State University

Address:
33 Gilmer St Se
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
United States
Main Phone:
404.651.2000
Website:
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
404-413-2500
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Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.