CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
& SAFETY

#2

BEST CITY
FOR GEN Z

#2

BEST CITY FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFERINGS

WATCH HOW THE GSU BLUE LINE IS
TRANSFORMING OUR CAMPUS

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CAMPUS SAFETY

LIVE SAFE

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

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POLICE & CAMPUS AMBASSADORS

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COLLEGE TO CAREER

#1

BEST CITY TO START A CAREER

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Georgia State sets you up for success from day one. Through our career-focused services, tailored coursework and valuable connections, you’ll develop the skills employers need. And our career counseling, resources and alumni network will help you turn your degree into your dream job.

THESTATEWAY® in action

Georgia State grad Kelly Strickland shares how Georgia State set her up for success in her career.

GRADUATING 10,000+ JOB-READY
CANDIDATES EACH YEAR

STARTING SALARY

$ 63,500*
  • Average within five years
    of graduation

MID-CAREER SALARY

$ 108,000*
  • Average mid-career

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

$ 353,000*
  • Average within 20 years
    of graduation
* payscale.com 2024

“AN ECONOMIC ENGINE OF SOCIAL MOBILITY” — THE NEW YORK TIMES

We’ve eliminated the achievement gap, proving students from every background can excel at the same high levels. Georgia State degrees change lives and lead to fulfilling futures.

FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER

Our College to Career initiative prioritizes equipping you with essential skills, savvy and connections that will give you a competitive edge in today’s ever-evolving job market. College to Career encompasses dozens of programs and tools that weave professional preparedness into every element of your college journey.

A LIFELONG CONNECTION WITH 291,000+
ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI

When you join Georgia State, you join and hold a permanent place in the Panther family, which includes more than 291,000 alumni making a footprint around the world. Our alumni enjoy permanent access to beneficial resources, including postgraduation career support through University Career Services and the colleges, schools and institutes. With business moguls, entertainment professionals, doctors, politicians, artists and more among them, our graduates are proof THESTATEWAY® changes lives. Take a look at some of their stories. What will yours be?

TOP 10 EMPLOYERS OF
GEORGIA STATE ALUMNI*
  1. The Home Depot
  2. Delta Airlines
  3. AT&T
  4. Emory Healthcare
  5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  6. Gwinnett County Public Schools
  7. State of Georgia
  8. Emory University
  9. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
  10. Fulton County Schools
TOP 10 INDUSTRIES FOR
GEORGIA STATE ALUMNI*
  1. Information Technology
  2. Education
  3. Health Care
  4. Finance
  5. Retail
  6. Government
  7. Hospitality
  8. Real Estate
  9. Insurance
  10. Consumer Goods

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

#1

IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

#5

FASTEST-GROWING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

GO YOUR OWN WAY

THESTATEWAY® isn’t defined by one narrow path. Our 250-plus undergraduate degree programs (the most in Georgia) and 137-plus graduate degree programs across 12 colleges, schools and institutes will take you anywhere you want to go.

HEAR IT STRAIGHT FROM OUR DEANS

FIND YOUR PASSION

WITH SO MANY OPTIONS FOR MAJORS, IT CAN BE HARD TO KNOW WHERE TO START.

Visit our Program Explorer page to browse majors by academic areas of interest. We call those areas of interest meta-majors, and they include STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), business, arts and humanities, health, education, policy and social science, and exploratory.

Scroll below to learn more about our meta-majors.

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

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TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

We know college tuition is an intimidating topic, but we’re dedicated to making a Georgia State education affordable and accessible for every student. You’ve already paid your dues by working hard. Let us help now.

CALCULATE YOUR COSTS

Get an idea of what you’ll spend to attend Georgia State.

TUITION*

(per semester)

$4,474

Georgia Residents

$13,993

Non-Georgia Residents

*Based on the 2022-23 academic year. Atlanta Campus only.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

(per semester)

$660

Mandatory Fee

$1,000

Books/Supplies (estimated)

OPTIONAL

Housing and Meal Plans
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FEDERAL AID

Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) early to receive all possible financial aid. Apply as early as Oct. 1 but no later than June 30. Georgia State’s FAFSA code is 001574. Visit sfs.gsu.edu and fafsa.gov for more details.

Scholarships

Ninety-nine percent of students who demonstrate financial need receive some kind of assistance. Much of that support comes from a variety of need- and merit-based scholarships — only some of which require applications. Deadlines vary.

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Merit Scholarships

Apply to Georgia State by Nov. 15 to be considered for numerous admission-based scholarships that could net you up to $3,000. You’ll be notified if you’ve qualified for a scholarship upon acceptance to the university.

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Out-of-State Scholarships

Campus Atlanta Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship covering all or part of the out-of- state portion of tuition.

first year honors students
first year honors students
Top Academic Scholarships*

Presidential Scholarship for a select group of exceptional incoming freshmen

Amount: up to $28,000/year for four years depending on in-state / out-of-state status
Application due: Nov. 15

*Applications required

*NEW — Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, the Stamps Scholars Program will award scholarships to five incoming first-year Honors College students who are Georgia residents

Amount: covers tuition, fees, housing, living expenses and a meal plan, plus a $10,000 enrichment fund, which can be used to pay for study abroad programs, research or other internships, academic conferences, leadership training or other designated activities.

Application due: Nov. 15

*Applications required

Merit Scholarships
Apply to Georgia State by Dec. 8 to be considered for numerous admission-based scholarships that could net you up to $3,000. You’ll be notified if you’ve qualified for a scholarship upon acceptance to the university.
Out-of-State Scholarships
Campus Atlanta Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship covering all or part of the out-of- state portion of tuition .
Top Academic Scholarships*
Presidential Scholarship for a select group of exceptional incoming freshmen
Amount: up to $28,000/year for four years depending on in-state / out-of-state status
Application due: Dec. 8

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship for incoming first-generation freshmen
Amount: up to $5,000 / year for four years
Application due: Feb. 15

*Applications required