Campus & Student Life at Georgia State University

Home to about 28,787 undergraduates in 2020, Georgia State is a very large, public university located in Atlanta, Georgia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Georgia State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Georgia State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Georgia State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Georgia State Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Georgia State Disability Services.

Georgia State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Georgia State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Georgia State for Veterans Guide.

Georgia State offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Georgia State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Georgia State University

Georgia State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Georgia State University

Georgia State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 28,787 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 22,356 (77.7%). Part-time attendance was 6,431 (22.3%).

Georgia State University is Ranked #210 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Georgia State receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Georgia State #210 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Georgia State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Georgia State Diversity Guide.

Georgia State University Competes in the NCAA

Georgia State has a total of 440 student athletes, 263 men and 177 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Georgia State University Athletics