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Georgia State is found in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Georgia State.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and business and management.
Admission to Georgia State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 600.
Georgia State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 25,967 in 2005 at Georgia State.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia State University
33 Gilmer St SE
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
General Phone: (404) 651-2000
Admissions Phone: (404) 651-2365
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 651-2227
http://www.gsu.edu
Georgia State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,679 | business, business management, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, insurance, taxation, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 917 | political science, sociology, English, urban studies, history, economics, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 836 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, instructional media design, middle school teaching, English teaching, science teaching, education of physically impaired, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 390 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 233 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Science | 229 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy |
| Media | 224 | journalism, communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 200 | drawing, film studies |
| Law | 195 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 158 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 127 | public administration, social work, public policy analysis |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 108 | criminal justice and safety |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 69 | real estate |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 68 | sports and fitness management, dietitian, vocational counseling, parks and recreation management, exercise science |
| Music | 52 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 48 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 47 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 37 | health professions |
| Hospitality | 28 | hotel management |
| Engineering | 22 | operations research |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | health care administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | respiratory care tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Transportation | 6 | aviation operations |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,339 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 1,952 | 71 |
| First-professional degree | 195 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 123 | 30 |
| Post-master's certificate | 90 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Georgia State had a total enrollment of 25,967 students (20,860 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 87% |
| Foreign countries | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Georgia State offers campus housing for 2,435 of its 20,860 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,481 | 4,775 | 56% | 2,270 | 48% |
| Men | 3,239 | 1,869 | 58% | 939 | 50% |
| Women | 5,242 | 2,906 | 55% | 1,331 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 651-2365
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,378 |
| Room and board | $ 6,980 |
| Room charge | $ 5,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,914 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 651-2227
Georgia State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $140,891 | 3 | $111,546 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $118,579 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $70,929 | 6 | $72,935 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $48,558 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $104,883 | 12 | $86,648 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 138 | $108,555 | 30 | $95,901 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 159 | $68,202 | 126 | $61,652 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 141 | $58,671 | 160 | $55,284 |
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $37,316 | 68 | $38,735 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 44 | $37,662 | 48 | $38,124 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 521 | $71,420 | 432 | $55,450 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 103 | 191 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Track | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 68 | 106 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational/Instructional Media Design
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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