Georgia State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Atlanta, GA · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 55% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 480–590 reading and writing, 460–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
  • Average net price: $16,390 a year (2022–23)
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Georgia State University GPA requirements

Georgia State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Georgia State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Georgia State University acceptance rate

Georgia State University admitted 18,543 of 33,447 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 55%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Georgia State University is a public 4-year university in Atlanta, Georgia, with 27,415 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Georgia State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing480530590
SAT Math460530590
ACT Composite192226
ACT English182126
ACT Math172025
33% submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores, as Georgia State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1076 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Georgia State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Georgia State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Georgia State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,390 a year at Georgia State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Georgia State University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Georgia State University admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Georgia State University?

A lot: Georgia State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia State University?

Georgia State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Georgia State University?

Georgia State University's acceptance rate was 55% for fall 2024: it admitted 18,543 of 33,447 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Georgia State University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Georgia State University admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Georgia State University students have?

The middle 50% of Georgia State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–590 in reading and writing and 460–590 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Georgia State University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Georgia State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Georgia State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.

Does Georgia State University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Georgia State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Georgia State University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,390 a year at Georgia State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Georgia State University look at legacy status?

No. Georgia State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Georgia State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Georgia State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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