Georgia State University (GSU): Admissions 2024, Rankings, Fees

Q: What are the GSU popular courses?

Georgia State University offers more than 250 majors and degree programs through its 12 colleges and schools. The popular majors at GSU are Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; Psychology; and Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, etc.

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What’s new at Georgia State University? The application deadline for freshman students seeking admission to the GSU Spring semester is Nov 1, 2023.

GSU Overview

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Georgia State University Highlights 2024
Georgia State University Popular Courses 2024
GSU Entry Criteria
Georgia State University Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024
Georgia State University Scholarships 2024
Georgia State University Admission Dates 2024
GSU Student Reviews
Georgia State University Placements
GSU Accommodation & Meals
Georgia State University Rankings 2024
GSU Studying in USA
Georgia State University Notable Alumni 2024
Georgia State University FAQs 2024

Georgia State University Highlights 2024

Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia. As per the US News and World Report, Georgia State University is the #2 most innovative university in the United States. The same report declared GSU #1 public university in the U.S. for its unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Year of establishment	1913
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	GSU
Accepted Exams	TOEFL IELTS+1 More
Total International Students	3000
No.of Campuses	6
Accommodation expenses	4320 USD for 3 sharing (UG)
Meal expenses	4122 USD (UG)
International Students Website	Go to Website

Commonly asked questions

On Highlights

Q: Which is the most prestigious school in Georgia?

Georgia State University has its main campus in Atlanta with 5 other perimeter campuses. The 5 perimeter campuses are; Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, and Newton. Some of the best colleges in Georgia as per U.S. News & World Report in the 2022-23 edition are Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Georgia, Morehouse College, Georgia State University, Covenant College, etc.

Q: Is Georgia State a good university?

Georgia State University is again ranked as the No. 2 most innovative university in the country. It is also tied for the No. 1 public university for best undergraduate teaching in the U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges edition in 2023. GSU was in the same position in both the category in the 2022 survey as well. It is one of the best public universities in the United States. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, ranked Georgia State University in the range of #401-500 in the world.

Georgia State University Popular Courses 2024

Georgia State University offers a wide variety of courses such as Associate degree pathways, Bachelor’s degrees and majors, Dual undergraduate/graduate degrees, master and specialist degrees, PhD and professional doctorate degrees, and online and Hybrid degrees and majors. The university offers 250+ degree programs in 100 fields of study at the Atlanta campus and 30+ associate degree pathways at its 5 campuses and through the largest online program in the state.

Type of Programs	Number of Programs
Degree programs	250+
Associate degree pathways	30+

Type of Programs	Number of Programs
Degree programs	250+
Associate degree pathways	30+

MS

22 Courses

4.611 months - 3 years

C+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹14.6 L - 39 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
May' 24
Sep' 24
+1

M.A.

33 Courses1 year - 2 years

C+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹6.3 L - 25.1 L

Intake Session

– / –

B.E. / B.Tech

7 Courses18 months - 5 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹8.9 L - 24.3 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
May' 24
Aug' 24
Sep' 24
+2

B.Sc.

25 Courses2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹8.9 L - 23.5 L

Intake Session

– / –

MIM

16 Courses11 months - 2 years

B Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹19.8 L - 38 L

Intake Session

Sep' 24

Commonly asked questions

On Popular Programs

Q: What are the GSU popular courses?

Georgia State University offers more than 250 majors and degree programs through its 12 colleges and schools. The popular majors at GSU are

Social Sciences;
Biological and Biomedical Sciences;
Visual and Performing Arts;
Psychology; and
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, etc.

View All 23 Courses

GSU
Entry Criteria

Courses	Exams
MS(22 Courses)	IELTS: 6.5 & Above GRE: Accepted TOEFL: 80.0-90.0
M.A.(33 Courses)	IELTS: Accepted GRE: Accepted TOEFL: Accepted
B.E. / B.Tech(7 Courses)	IELTS: 6.0 & Above TOEFL: 69.0 & Above PTE: 53.0-58.0
B.Sc.(25 Courses)	IELTS: 6.0 & Above SAT: Accepted TOEFL: 69.0 & Above
MIM(16 Courses)	IELTS: 6.5 & Above TOEFL: 90.0 & Above GMAT: Accepted
B.A.(40 Courses)	IELTS: 6.0 & Above
BBA(17 Courses)	IELTS: 6.0 & Above TOEFL: 69.0 & Above PTE: 58.0 & Above
PG Certificate(18 Courses)	IELTS: 6.5 & Above
Others PG(11 Courses)	IELTS: Accepted
MBA/PGDM(3 Courses)	IELTS: 6.5 & Above GMAT: Accepted GRE: Accepted

Georgia State University Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024

Georgia State University Eligibility for Indian Students

All international students are required to satisfy a minimum eligibility requirement for admission at Georgia State University.

An official copy of the class 10^th examination result, directly sent by the school
An official copy of the class 12^th examination result, directly sent by the school

Georgia State University English Language Requirement

The university requires all international students to demonstrate their proficiency in the Engl

Georgia State University Eligibility for Indian Students

All international students are required to satisfy a minimum eligibility requirement for admission at Georgia State University.

An official copy of the class 10^th examination result, directly sent by the school
An official copy of the class 12^th examination result, directly sent by the school

Georgia State University English Language Requirement

The university requires all international students to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. The minimum English language requirement for various courses at Georgia State University are:

Exam	Minimum Score
SAT Reading	480
ACT English	17
TOEFL iBT	69
IELTS	6

Courses	Duration	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS(22 courses)	11 months-3 years	INR 14.6 L - 39 L
M.A.(33 courses)	1 year-2 years	INR 6.3 L - 25.1 L
B.E. / B.Tech(7 courses)	18 months-5 years	INR 8.9 L - 24.3 L
B.Sc.(25 courses)	2-5 years	INR 8.9 L - 23.5 L
MIM(16 courses)	11 months-2 years	INR 19.8 L - 38 L
B.A.(40 courses)	2-5 years	INR 8.9 L - 23.2 L
BBA(17 courses)	2-4 years	INR 8.9 L - 24.3 L
PG Certificate(18 courses)	1 year-2 years	INR 6.3 L - 19.8 L
Others PG(11 courses)	15 months-5 years	INR 18.8 L - 25.1 L
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)	18-30 months	INR 29.3 L - 30.5 L

View Course Wise Fees ->

Commonly asked questions

On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the Georgia State University fees for international students?

The cost of studying at Georgia State University will vary as per the course chosen by an applicant. You can check out popular courses and the first-year tuition fee at Georgia State University on our official website. Georgia State University is a public university, therefore the tuition fees for domestic and international students may vary.

Q: Does Georgia State University require SAT/ACT scores?

Yes, the SAT or ACT scores are required for all freshman applicants. The SAT and ACT score will vary from course to course. However, SAT/ACT scores are not required for Spring, Summer or Fall 2024 admission. This is applicable to those applicants who have a 3.4 GPA or higher. The SAT and ACT score should be directly submitted by the official source to the university.

Q: What are the SAT/ACT score requirements for Georgia State University?

According to U.S. News & World Report, half of the applicants admitted to GSU have an SAT score between 975-1220 or an ACT score between 19-27.

Q: What is Georgia State University GPA requirement?

The applicants have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Applicants with a recalculated high school GPA of 3.4 or higher are not required to submit the test scores. All those applicants with a 3.4 or less must provide the test scores. Read: Georgia State University Admissions

Georgia State University Scholarships 2024

Georgia State University offers limited scholarships to international students. However, Georgia State University may offer the campus Atlanta scholarship (100% out-of-state tuition waiver and 50% out-of-state tuition waiver) on a merit basis to qualified incoming international students.

Commonly asked questions

On Scholarships

Q: Does Georgia State University provide full scholarships to international students?

Georgia State University provides limited scholarships to international students. Georgia State offers numerous scholarships for students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. To be considered for Georgia State scholarships, a student must apply for admission and submit all required documents by the November 15, 2023 scholarship consideration deadline. Eligible students will be contacted and receive a special invitation to apply for scholarships. These financial aids are generally merit-based scholarships.

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Georgia State University Admission Dates 2024

Georgia State University takes admissions twice in a year; Fall and Spring seasons. The 2024 application deadline for most of the courses at the university are:

Season/Semester	Deadline
Fall	Priority Deadline – February 15, 2024 Regular Deadline – April 1, 2024 Late Deadline – June, 2024
Spring	Regular Deadline – October 1, 2023 Late Deadline – November 1, 2023

Application fees :USD 50 - 60
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

Important dates

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	3ʳᵈ Oct 2023 - 15ᵗʰ Apr 2024
Spring	3ʳᵈ Oct - 1ˢᵗ Dec 2023
Summer	1ˢᵗ Apr 2024

Commonly asked questions

On Admissions

Q: I am an international applicant and want to take admission as an undergraduate student. How can I apply to GSU?

First of all, complete and submit the application form attached with all the necessary documents required for admission and then pay the application fee. International students are required to satisfy some admission requirements such as SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT. All international students whose fist language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language.

Admission details of all courses

GSU
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Student Views

0% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships5

Part time work5

Post study jobs5

Quality of faculty5

Student Life5

Value for money5

Public transportation4

Safety4

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4

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M.S. in Data Science and Analytics - Batch of 2023

4.6

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Eventful - things change here at a fast rate

Tips: You should try to have a positive outlook. Do some research on the subjects that interest you. Focus on statistics & probability. Get understanding of python programming language so as to understand the concepts which are being discussed in the class. Save some case studies on your own.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Professors have good knowledge in their area of expertise. The office hours are really helpful to brainstorm ideas and come out with pointers that can be discussed from different point of view to solve a specific problem related to analytics domain.

Dislikes (Safety): Not safe after 9 PM. After 9 PM be cautious while roaming, prefer to be in groups. Otherwise everything is okay & no need to worry about anything else. Use marta to commute from community to college. Commutation is not an issue. Good connectivity.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2023Read more

Garima

Master of Science in Information Systems - Batch of 2022

4.5

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Different experience at this university.

Tips: Students should be clear on what is their actual interest, as if what you really want yourself to be. Engineer then which industry and what exactly you wanna work upon. Qa engineer or analyst must know the difference and decide on which industry you want to get into.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Amazing faculty, very understanding very cooperative and enthusiastic. Loved the faculty especially cybersecurity professor, love that professor learnt a lot from him and he helped each and every student of the class.

Dislikes (Student Life): MSIS course in particular is very hectic course. Completing the course in 1 year takes most of your time and effort to excel in each of the subjects. Extremely tense with 4 subjects are supposed to be completed in each semester. Teamwork helps a lot.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2022Read more

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Georgia State University Placements

Georgia State University has recorded an average annual placement of USD 62,466 across all the colleges and all the majors.

GSU Placements Highlights

Item	Particulars
Total Enrollment	Over 54,000
Average Salary (All courses)	USD 62,466
Highest Reported Salary (MSc in Information Systems)	USD 162,000
Highest Average Salary (Hospitality Industry)	USD 102,035
Top Recruiters	US Army, City of Atlanta, Fulton County Government, Coca-Cola, Georgia-Pacific, Deloitte, AID, Marsh & McLennan, etc.
Top Industries	Government Administration, Law Practice, Hospitality, Management Consulting, Marketing, Utilities, Accounting, etc.

Georgia State University has recorded an average annual placement of USD 62,466 across all the colleges and all the majors.

GSU Placements Highlights

Item	Particulars
Total Enrollment	Over 54,000
Average Salary (All courses)	USD 62,466
Highest Reported Salary (MSc in Information Systems)	USD 162,000
Highest Average Salary (Hospitality Industry)	USD 102,035
Top Recruiters	US Army, City of Atlanta, Fulton County Government, Coca-Cola, Georgia-Pacific, Deloitte, AID, Marsh & McLennan, etc.
Top Industries	Government Administration, Law Practice, Hospitality, Management Consulting, Marketing, Utilities, Accounting, etc.

Top Recruiters

Google

NCR Corporations

Aetna

Protiviti

HSBC

Comcast

Ernst & Young

Wells Fargo

Equifax

Bank of America

JLL

DeloitteConsulting

ebay

JP Morgan Chase

AT&T

ADP

Coca-Cola

Mercedes Benz

Goldman Sachs

Deloitte

Towers Watson

GE Power

Amazon

Facebook

pwc

General Electric

CITI Bank

Microsoft

Lockheed Martin Corp.

Capital One

IBM

KPMG

HONEYWELL

CapGemini

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Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

The University provides on-campus housing in the form of residence halls
University houses all students
Students living in Patton, Piedmont Central or Piedmont North residence halls are automati

The University provides on-campus housing in the form of residence halls
University houses all students
Students living in Patton, Piedmont Central or Piedmont North residence halls are automatically enrolled in a 7-day meal plan and do not need to register for a meal plan

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

PG Accommodation expenses:USD 4320
On-campus housing:myhousing.gsu.edu/

Meal Expense

PG meals expenses:USD 4122
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Off-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

Off-campus housing:student.com/us/atlanta
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The residence type includes studio apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, and single bedroom apartments
The average rent is 1000 to 1400 USD/month
The student a

The residence type includes studio apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, and single bedroom apartments
The average rent is 1000 to 1400 USD/month
The student apartments are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, water, gas, modular kitchen, and unlimited internet access
Majority of the apartments has a lease. The average range of lease is 7-12months

Georgia State University Rankings 2024

Georgia State University is consistently ranked highly in national and international rankings. The QS World University Rankings 2024 ranked GSU in the range of #851-900. Meanwhile, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2023 ranked GSU in the range of #401-500 in the world. However, the U.S. News and World Report put Georgia State University at #234 in its national university rankings for 2023.

Overall University Grade

by Shiksha

Ranked #117 in Top University in USA->

Mathematics

#501-530

Business Economics

THE

#151-175

Physics

#601-620

Business Analytics

#61-70

US News

#31

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Commonly asked questions

On Rankings

Q: What is the Georgia State University world ranking?

The QS World University Rankings has ranked Georgia State University between #851-900. The US News & World Ranking has positioned GSU at #234 in the national universities ranking 2023 and the Times Higher Education has ranked Georgia State University #401-500 in the world university rankings category in 2023.

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Studying in USA

Average Accommodation Expense	INR 6.7 L (based on 146 colleges)
Average Meals Expense	INR 3.9 L (based on 116 colleges)
Part Time Work	Permitted International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term. e... Read more about part time work
Post Study Work Permit	Permitted Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students o... Read more about post study work permit
Cost of Visa Application	USD 185 = INR 15,343.9
Visa Application Process	Simple You will need an F1 visa if your course of study is a full-time degree. e... Read more about visa application process
Hot Job Sectors	IT, Tech, Energy, Healthcare, E-commerce and Business services are some of the popular job sectors in the U... Read more about hot job sectors
Economy Growth Rate	According to the BEA (Bureau of Economic Affairs), the Real GDP of USA was 2.1% in 2022. e... Read more about economy growth rate

Georgia State University Notable Alumni 2024

Georgia State University has a vast network of alumni across the globe. Some of the most notable alumni are:

Name	Profession
Julia Roberts	American Actress
Ludacris	American Rapper and Actor
Lita	American Professional Wrestler
Keisha Lance Bottoms	American Politician

Georgia State University International Students 2024

According to U.S. News Diversity Index, Georgia State University is among the most diverse universities in the United States. GUS has a population of more than 3,600 international students from over 150 countries around the world.

Students	No. of Students
Total Students	52,000+
International Students	3,600+

Georgia State University FAQs 2024

Q. What is the Georgia State University acceptance rate?

A. Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta. As per the U.S. News and World Report, Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 69%, thus making it very selective for admissions. Each year thousands of international students from around the world apply for various courses at Georgia State University.

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