Georgia State University Acceptance Rate
Atlanta, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 30,230
- Admitted
- 18,826
- Yield
- 24.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Georgia State University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.4% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,858 to 30,230 (+135%) over that period.
Its 62.3% rate makes Georgia State University more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
Georgia State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,858 | 7,643 | 59.4% | 3,701 |
| 2015–16 | 13,970 | 7,914 | 56.6% | 3,447 |
| 2016–17 | 16,348 | 9,619 | 58.8% | 3,984 |
| 2017–18 | 14,462 | 10,101 | 69.8% | 4,208 |
| 2018–19 | 16,348 | 11,668 | 71.4% | 4,997 |
| 2019–20 | 16,681 | 12,702 | 76.1% | 5,064 |
| 2020–21 | 20,409 | 16,814 | 82.4% | 5,518 |
| 2021–22 | 19,755 | 19,753 | 100% | 6,058 |
| 2022–23 | 26,050 | 17,396 | 66.8% | 5,479 |
| 2023–24 | 30,230 | 18,826 | 62.3% | 4,542 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 19,428 | 12,112 | 62.3% |
| Men | 10,802 | 6,714 | 62.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–640 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 510–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 13% |
How Georgia State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?
Georgia State University's acceptance rate is 62.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,826 admitted of 30,230 applicants).
Is Georgia State University test optional?
Georgia State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Georgia State University?
Georgia State University received 30,230 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,826.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia State University?
Admitted students at Georgia State University typically scored 530–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Georgia State University getting harder to get into?
Georgia State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.4% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.gsu.edu/.