Georgia State University
What Georgia State University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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ApplicationsGeorgia State University
Applications to Georgia State University are up 159%.
From 16,348 in 2018-19 to 42,323 in 2025-26. (2018-19: federal IPEDS figure, as the college's own total differed.)
2018-1916,348
2025-2642,323
Source: Georgia State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
Who says yesGeorgia State University
82% of students admitted to Georgia State University go elsewhere.
Only 18% of admits enroll, so Georgia State University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll18%
Go elsewhere82%
Source: Georgia State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
2 more things the data says PRO
- The admit rate has moved down steadily, from 71.4% in 2018-19 to 57.2% in 2025-26. If the trend holds, expect about 53.9% in 2026-27.
- Applications rose 159% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (16,348 to 42,323), faster than 98% of colleges here.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Many admits had very strong test scores: about 10 posted 1300+ SAT or 29+ ACT, though a couple got in with SAT near 1000.
- Many admits founded or led a nonprofit or service group, such as raising funds for medical aid, tutoring refugees or serving on charity boards.
- Student government, club president and team captain roles were common among admits, often held over several years.
- Many admits held regular jobs, like grocery or retail clerk, food service, or a full-time senior-year job, alongside school.
- Several admits did research or internships, including published or funded work, consulting, data analytics and a space agency internship.
- Students report an out-of-state tuition waiver can bring tuition close to the in-state rate, but total cost can still be around 12k to 23k a year.
Every number, year by year: Georgia State University on Open College Data. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.