Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 940 and 1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at Georgia State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 448 | |
| 2 | Biology, General. | 375 | |
| 3 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 374 | |
| 4 | Computer Science. | 353 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 319 | |
| 6 | Marketing. | 251 | |
| 7 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 236 | |
| 8 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 217 | |
| 9 | Political Science and Government. | 207 | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 173 | |
| 11 | Journalism. | 164 | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related Services. | 164 | |
| 13 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 161 | |
| 14 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 153 | |
| 15 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 151 | |
| 16 | Public Health. | 130 | |
| 17 | Sociology. | 113 | |
| 18 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 98 | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 97 | |
| 20 | Economics. | 85 |
Showing top 20 of 49 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Georgia State University?
Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 55% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Georgia State University?
Admitted students at Georgia State University typically score between 940 and 1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Georgia State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Georgia State University is approximately $15,931 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Georgia State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
