Georgia State University



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Research Universities (high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 28229
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 2544, 25685
  • 2544
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 28229, 0
  • 28229
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 28229, 0
  • 28229
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 74.00, 26
  • 74.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 26, 74
  • 26%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 60, 40
  • 60%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 11.00, 89
  • 11.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 30.00, 70
  • 30.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • White:
  • 34.00, 66
  • 34.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $6,056 $5,484 $4,818
Out-state $20,624 $18,972 $16,496
Books and supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $10,960 $8,434 $7,264
Other (On Campus) $2,798 $3,906 $3,906
Room and board (Off Campus) $8,880 $10,986 $10,986
Other (Off Campus) $4,490 $3,906 $3,906
Other (Off Campus with Family) $4,490 $3,906 $3,906
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $19,814 $17,824 $15,988
Off Campus $19,426 $20,376 $19,710
Off Campus with Family $10,546 $9,390 $8,724
Out-state
On Campus $34,382 $31,312 $27,666
Off Campus $33,994 $33,864 $31,388
Off Campus with Family $25,114 $22,878 $20,402

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 88.00, 12
  • 88%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 81.00,34.00,72.00,1.00
  • Total grants: 81%
    Federal: 34%
    State/Local: 72%
    Institutional: 1%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 6518,3750,5595,688
  • Total grants: $16,551
    Federal: $3,750
    State/Local: $5,595
    Institutional: $688

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 50


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 9,7753,7076,068
Percent admitted 53%55%52%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies:
  • Recommended
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT2,17085%
ACT38215%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading490590
SAT Math490590
ACT Composite2125
ACT English1925
ACT Math2025

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 82.00, 18
  • 82%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 70.00, 30
  • 70%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 20.00, 80
  • 20%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 41.00, 59
  • 41%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 37.00, 63
  • 37%
  • Male:
  • 49.00, 51
  • 49%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47%
  • White:
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 60.00, 40
  • 60%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
African-American/Black Studies14---
Women's Studies11--
Category total151--

Biological and biomedical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Biology/Biological Sciences, General2017125-
Category total2017125-

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Accounting23141--
Actuarial Science1833--
Business Administration and Management, General26016--
Business/Commerce, General-386--
Business/Managerial Economics281--
Finance, General228182-
Financial Planning and Services-9--
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other10---
Hospitality Administration/Management, General50---
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General211-
Insurance60195-
International Business/Trade/Commerce-10--
Marketing/Marketing Management, General21954-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management---1
Real Estate589--
Taxation-28--
Category total1164576121

Communication, journalism, and related programs

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric-141-
Journalism172---
Category total172141-

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Computer and Information Sciences, General36126-
Computer Science422714-
Category total783920-

Education

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Art Teacher Education193--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-881626
Education, General--13-
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments-10--
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments-12--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities-35--
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other-14--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-15-3
Educational Statistics and Research Methods-2--
Educational/Instructional Media Design-29--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education-34--
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching-23--
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching93473-
Mathematics Teacher Education-16--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching8114--
Reading Teacher Education-35--
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education-15--
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education-4--
Social Studies Teacher Education-26--
Special Education and Teaching, General--3-
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other--1719
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor-211-
Category total1934435348

Engineering

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Operations Research-3--
Category total-3--

English language and literature/letters

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Creative Writing-4--
English Language and Literature, General1121411-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies38---
Category total1501811-

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
French Language and Literature103--
German Language and Literature121--
Language Interpretation and Translation---6
Linguistics5---
Spanish Language and Literature339--
Category total6013-6

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)19---
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner---2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-23--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-20--
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)118645-
Physical Therapy/Therapist-1--
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)-36-9
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist38---
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor-14--
Category total175158511

History

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
History, General9367-
Category total9367-

Legal professions and studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Law (LLB, JD)--185-
Category total--185-

Mathematics and statistics

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Mathematics, General2325--
Category total2325--

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Gerontology-2--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other199--
Category total1911--

Natural resources and conservation

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Natural Resources Management and Policy---1
Category total---1

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1---
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-22--
Category total122--

Philosophy and religious studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Philosophy3019--
Religion/Religious Studies155--
Category total4524--

Physical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Astronomy--5-
Chemistry, General282210-
Geology/Earth Science, General77--
Physics, General8114-
Category total434019-

Psychology

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Educational Psychology-53-
Psychology, General283917-
School Psychology-9214
Category total283232214

Public administration and social service professions

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Public Administration-50--
Public Policy Analysis6-7-
Social Work6225--
Category total68757-

Security and protective services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies906--
Category total906--

Social sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Anthropology2710--
Economics, General633715-
Geography91-5
International Economics5---
Political Science and Government, General153131-
Social Sciences, Other---3
Sociology20562-
Urban Studies/Affairs3418-1
Category total49685189

Visual and performing arts

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Art History, Criticism and Conservation-2--
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General10---
Drawing12912--
Film/Cinema Studies93---
Music Performance, General2923--
Category total26137--
Grand total3630169038590

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division I-AAA Men Women
All Track Combined 26 94
Baseball 31 -
Basketball 14 14
Golf 9 7
Soccer 21 25
Softball - 21
Tennis 7 7
Volleyball - 12

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges1952-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar1984-01-01-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1985-01-01-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1992-04-01-2009-01-24Resigned
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education2009-04-24-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1972-03-12-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1973-11-28-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1979-05-01-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1984-03-01-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1984-05-01-Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1993-12-01-Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education1973-07-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2004-04-21-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2004-04-21-Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation2009-08-09-Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Education for Public Health2007-06-23-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation1977-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation1961-09-01-Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education1972-09-01-Accredited