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Georgia State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range960 to 1180

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate55.4%

Georgia State is test-optional, but scores still matter here: about one-third of applicants submit SAT results, far more than ACT. If you send scores, aim for the top of the middle range, around 1180 SAT or higher, with 26 ACT as a secondary benchmark. That gives admissions a concrete academic strength to weigh alongside your grades.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Georgia State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Georgia State University enrolls 27,438 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Georgia State has a 78% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 25:1.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Undergrad Enrollment27,438

Freshman Retention78%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio25:1

Graduation Rate53%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Georgia State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

April 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Georgia State, plan your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use summer before senior year plus fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. For Early Decision, use Georgia State’s ED deadline as your score-arrival target; for Regular Decision, a December retake should arrive in time for the April 1 deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Georgia State, in-state tuition is $9,180 and out-of-state tuition is $29,400, with 55% of students receiving aid. This public Sun Belt Conference university has a FAFSA priority deadline of April 1, so plan to submit materials by then.

In-State Tuition$9,180

Out-of-State Tuition$29,400

Room and Board$13,392

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid55%

Average Aid Package$15,818

Average Debt at Grad$28,502

As a public university, Georgia State’s out-of-state tuition is $29,400, while in-state tuition is $9,180; room and board adds about $13,392. About 55% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $15,818, so many students pay less than the sticker price depending on need and eligibility. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,502.