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Georgia State University

Public Atlanta, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
53%
Graduation Rate
$47,384
Earnings (10yr)
$15,931
Net Price
55%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Georgia State University serves over 26,000 students with a competitive acceptance rate of 55%. This large public university offers a diverse range of programs, particularly excelling in Business, Computer Science, and Psychology.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data highlights that students from low-income backgrounds have a strong chance of upward mobility after graduation. This suggests that Georgia State is effective at supporting students in transitioning to higher earning potential. While specific mobility rates are not available, the graduation rate of 53% shows that many students are completing their degrees.

Financially, the net price for students is $15,931, and the median debt stands at $20,903. Graduates earn an average of $47,384 after ten years. Students who thrive here are often those who take advantage of the university's urban location and connections in Atlanta's job market, particularly in business and technology sectors.

Rankings

How Georgia Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation53%Earnings 10yr$47KNet Price$16KRetention80%Median Debt$21KPell Grant Rate51%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$14K$30-48K$17K$48-75K$20K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%930.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2233.4%MOBILITY207.85%

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,664
In-State Tuition
$24,840
Out-of-State
$15,931
Avg Net Price
$20,903
Median Debt
51%
Pell Grant Rate
40%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$13,787
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,430
Family Income $30K–$48K
$16,656
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,305
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,844
6 Years After Entry
$42,670
8 Years
$47,384
10 Years
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings
67%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,844 6yr $42,670 8yr $47,384 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

207.85%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2233.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
930.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$82,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.28
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.94
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 55%
Retention Rate 80%
SAT Average 1076
ACT Midpoint 23
SAT Range 940–1180
ACT Range 19–26
Full-Time Faculty 75%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,404
Diversity Index 0.73
First-Gen Students 32%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 19%
Computer Science & IT 13%
Psychology 8%
Biology & Biomedical 8%
Social Sciences 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 7%
Health Professions 7%
Education 4%