Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

940–1180

Median ~1060

Acceptance rate

55%

Enrollment

26,623

ACT middle 50%

19–26

How Georgia State University compares

The ~1060 SAT midpoint ranks #176 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #8 of 9 in GA.
Its 55% acceptance rate is more selective than 67% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (580 Math vs 590 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($47,384) are $15,682 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $16,176 more per year than in-state students ($24,840 vs $8,664).

National SAT rank

#176 of 197

SAT rank in GA

#8 of 9

More selective than

67% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$15,682

What the numbers say about Georgia State University

The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 940 to 1180. A planning score near or above 1220 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 590 Reading and Writing and 580 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 55% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 53% completion rate and $47,384 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$8,664

Tuition (out-of-state)

$24,840

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$47,384

4-year completion rate (150% time)

53%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 940 and 1180. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1220 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1180 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1060 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
940 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1180

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

940–1170

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 940

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Georgia State University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Brevard College	Brevard, NC	870–1220	42%
Pennsylvania Western University	California, PA	940–1140	94%
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	960–1210	59%
Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Providence, RI	890–1160	88%
North Carolina A & T State University	Greensboro, NC	1020–1190	50%
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, GA	990–1130	88%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Georgia State University?

Georgia State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 940–1180, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1220 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Georgia State University's acceptance rate?

Georgia State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 55%.

How much does it cost to attend Georgia State University?

In-state tuition is approximately $8,664 and out-of-state is approximately $24,840. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Georgia State University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Georgia State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.gsu.edu