Georgia State University
Georgia State University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Atlanta.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 32,816 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,208 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,493 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Georgia State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,984, and fees were $2,128. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,843 and $2,128 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students32,816 |
Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 22 | 120 |
Master's degree | 9 | 75 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 3 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
70%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1040 to 1220 |
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $60 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $291/credit | |
In State Students | $291/credit | |
Out of State Students | $910/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $390/credit | |
In State Students | $390/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,251/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $13,095 | $13,095 | $40,950 |
ADN | 70 | $20,370 | $20,370 | $63,700 |
BSN | 125 | $36,375 | $36,375 | $113,750 |
FNP | 50 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $62,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Georgia State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 54% | $4,895 |
Other Federal Grant | 22% | $1,042 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 72% | $6,976 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $5,011 |
Federal Student Loans | 53% | $5,342 |
Private Loans | 5% | $9,081 |
$15,350
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,621 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,147 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,959 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,711 |
Over $110,000$19,057 |
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Student Population
25,770
Undergrads
7,046
Graduates
19,604
Women
13,212
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
38% |
White |
28% |
Asian |
12% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.