| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
25,160 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
18,964 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
6,196 |
| Total graduate students: |
6,920 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
5,077 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,843 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
4% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 18.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 39.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 22.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 12.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 42.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 26.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
71 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Atlanta |
| Population of city/town: |
447,841 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Decatur, Social Circle, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, CHARA at Mt. Wilson, CA. |
| Online campus map: |
map.gsu.edu/# |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (93%)
- sorority housing (2%)
- fraternity housing (2%)
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- special housing for international students (2%)
- other housing including Theme housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
57% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
18% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
82% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
45% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
935 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Multimedia and digital arts labs. Help desk. Cloud-based virtual computing, visualization wall, supercomputers. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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CURVE. ScholarWorks. Digital and special collections. Law Library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries, writing studio, observatory, women's studies institute, Confucius Institute, digital aquarium; performing arts, language acquisition/research, speech/language, child development, Asian studies, media, learning disorders, business/marketing research, viral immunology, and advanced biotechnology centers; multi-media instructional, digital arts/entertainment, and military science/leadership labs. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, day care, health insurance, Commuter student services. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, couples, group. |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, graduate/professional school planning, curriculum vitae assistance, computer lab, prospective student services, career resource library, campus events, alumni career services, career/job fairs. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, interpreter for hearing-impaired. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
15 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
16 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Signal |
| Number of honor societies: |
8 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
456 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Adventist Christian Fellowship, Alpha Omega, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Bethel Campus Fellowship Ministry, Campus Ministry International: The Movement, Catholic Students Association, Chabad, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, Christian Students, Cru, Dominion City Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Grace Midtown Students, Hillel, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, IYF Club, Joshua Generation Campus Ministries, Journey Christian Fellowship, Koinonia, Korea Campus Crusade for Christ, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Members In Christ, Muslim Student Association, Navigators, Outlet College Ministry (OCM), Pinky Promise GSU, Ratio Christi, Redeemed Gospel Choir, Reformers' Association, Seven Thunders, Soka Gakkai International USA, Nichiren Daishonin Buddhist Organization, Souled Out, Students for Christ, The Impact Movement, The Living Room on Campus, Vineyard of Praise, Wesley Foundation, Youth on the Run |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Graduate Student Association, National Council of Negro Women, Sankofa Society, Black Sophomore Society, Black Student Alliance, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Tighter Grip: African- American Male Initiative, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity, National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students |
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| International student organizations: |
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Chinese Student Union, Horn of Africa Exchange, Indian Cultural Exchange, International Student Association Council, Mixed Student Union, National Council of Negro Women, Sankofa Society, Somali Students United; African, American Pakistani, Bengali, Caribbean, Filipino, Hong Kong, Indian, Indonesia, Japanese, Korean Graduate, Korean Undergraduate, Latin American, Nepalese, Persian, Saui, Sri Lankan, Taiwan, Turkish and Vietnamese Student Associations; French, German language, Italian, and Spanish clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter, Guitar Society, National Association for Music Education: Collegiate, Panther Entertainment Group (PEG), Society of Composers, Inc., Salsa Club, Digital Media Group, Adopt-A-Grandparent Program, Campus P.A.L.S., The National Society of Leadership and Success, Toastmasters, Young Opportunist Uplifting Through Hope (Y.O.U.T.H.), Golden Key International Honour Society, Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, Entermediate, GSTV, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Volunteers Around the World, St. Jude Up 'til Dawn, College Republicans, Panthers for Bernie, Young Americans for Liberty, Young Democrats, Pre-Pharmacy Professional Society, Association for Chronic Disease Awareness, The Pre-Optometry Professional Society, Nursing Students (NSGS), Nutrition Student Network, Operation Smile, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Inclusive STEM, PantherHackers, The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, American Hotel & Lodging Association, Student Chapter, Bhakti Yoga, College Curls, Collegiate Recovery Community, EmpowHER, Her Campus, IEEE GSU Student Branch, Lead Team, Mock Trial, Panther Nation, Rialto Student Ambassadors, Secular Panthers, Sneaker Community, Spotlight Program Board, Association of Georgia (LPCA), Student Judicial Board, Atlanta League of Legends, Panther Esports, Atlanta Association of Black Journalists Student Consortium, New South, The Signal, Underground, WRAS - Album 88, Panther Athletic Training Student Organization, Moving University Students Closer to Leadership in Exercise Science, Panther Bikes, The Pact; Georgia Restaurant and Student Affiliation of the Licensed Professional Counselors Organizations; Journalism History, Professional Journalists, and Science Fiction/Fantasy Societies; Alumni, American Medical, American Undergraduate Dental, National Black Law Student, Nontraditional Student, Social Studies, and Veterans Associations; Anglers', anime, Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, comic book, cosplay, health physical education, hearthstone, paintball, respiratory therapy, and Sahaja meditation clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Charlie Cobb,
Director of Atheltics |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Department,
Georgia State University,
1 Park Place, Suite 840,
Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Panther |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Sunbelt Conference (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
10% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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climbing wall, exercise studios, indoor track, Omni Gum, intramural field, recreation area; basketball, racquetball, and squash courts; aquatic and fitness centers; exercise, game, locker, and weight rooms |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, inner-tube water polo, kickball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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badminton, body building, boxing, breakdancing, capoeira, cycling, dance, equestrian sports, fishing, jujitsu, lacrosse, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, white water rafting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, boxing, breakdancing, capoeira, cycling, dance, equestrian sports, fishing, jujitsu, lacrosse, rock climbing, rowing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, white water rafting, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Atlanta (10 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Atlanta (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Atlanta (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
24% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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790 The Zone Radio Station, Abbot Laboratories, Accentur-US, ADP, ADP Tax Credit Services, Advance Film, Advantage Health Systems, Advantage Sales and Marketing, Aetna Group Insurance, Assurant, AutoNation, Auvante Executive Search, Aflac, AFL-CIO, Air Quality Science, Air Serv Corporations, Allied Automotive Group, Allstate Insurance Agency, Alltel, Alpharetta Family YMCA, Alpharetta Recreation & and Parks, Department, AMC Entertainment, Amedisys, Americorps, Ameriprise Financial, AnMed Health, Aon Consulting's Executive Benefit Practice, Apple, AppleOne, Applied Health Aramark, Arbysm ARC South, LLC, Archdiocese of Atlanta, Office of Archives and Records, Archer Glocal Co., LLC, Architect of the Capitol, Archway's and Mother Cookie Co., Armstrong Corp, Arthritis Foundation, Artifiact Design, AT&T, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Job Corps, Atlanta Medical Center, ATL Police Department, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Rehabilitation and Performance Center, Avita Community Partners, Bank of America, BB&T Leadership Development and Training Program, Beazer Homes, Bennett Thrasher, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BSO Seidman, LLP, CDC, CHI Federal, CH2M Hill, Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland, LLP, Chick-fil-a, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Bosc, CB Richard Ellis, CIA, City Year, Clarke County School District, CNA, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Coca Cola, Core Physical Therapy, Corporate Events Unlimited, Covenant Health, Cox Communications, Culture Connect, Cummins, Dekalb County Human Services, Dekalb County School System, Dekalb Medical Center, Deloitte, Delta Airlines, DEA, Emory Healthcare, Ensign Group, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, EPA, Equifax, Ernst & Young, FDIC, Federal Express, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Firestone Complete Auto Care, Flagstar Bank, Floyd, Frazier and Deeter, Freddie Mac, Frito Lay, Fulton County Superior Court, Functional Pathways, GE Healthcare, GEICO, General Electric, GBI, Georgia Force, Georgia State University, Georgia Pacific, Georgia Power, Goldman Sacs, GSU Police, Georgia World Congress Center, Golder Associates, Government Accountability Office, Grant Thornton, Gwinnet School District, Habitat for Humanity, Hewitt Associates, HMR Advantage Health Systems, Honda R&D America's, Honeywell, Humana, IncreMedical Internal Revenue Service, INFOR Business Solutions, Infosurve, IRS, John Deere, KPMG LLP, Kimberly-Clark, L'Oreal, Liberty Mutual, Life Care Centers, of America, LocumTenens, Lowe's Companies, Macy's, MARTA Police Department, Mattress Firm, Mazzone & Associates, McCaffen Corp., McKesson, Medical Center of Central Georgia, MedInfo Service, Meditech, MetLife, Mission Health System, Mohawk Industries, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Navy Financial Management Training Program, Neurosport/Neuro Tour Physical Therapy, New York Life Insurance Company, Newell Rubbermaid, NHC Rehabilitation Norfolk Southern Corp, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Pepsi Bottling Group, Physiotherapy Associates, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, ProEdit, Prudential, Radio One, Redmond Regional Medical Center, Regions Financial Corporation, Rockdale Medical Center, Sara Lee Foods, Shepherd Center, Sherwin-Williams Company, Six Flags, Smith and Howard, PC, State Farm, Supplemental Health Care, Target, Teach for America, The Aspire Group, The Ayco Company, The Hartford, The Hertz Corporation, The Vanguard, The Vitamin Shoppe, TJX Companies, T-Mobile, Towers Perrin, Travelers, Turner Broadcasting System, U.S. Census, U.S. Department of the State, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, U.S. Peace Corps, U.S. Secret Service, UPS, Ventyz, Vericom Corporation, Verizon Wireless, Village Defense, Visiting Nurse Health System, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Waffle House, Walgreens, WellStar Health System, West Georgia Health, Wipro. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Kenneth D. Lewis
- Mackey McDonald
- Richard Lenny.
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