2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,958
Net Price
100%
Admitted
31%
Enrolled
56%
Graduation Rate
27/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Georgia State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 36,973. In 2021, there were 658 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #19 in Georgia and ranks #814 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
658
Total Enrollment
36,973
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Georgia State University
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Georgia Rank
Combining ranking factors for 46 schools that offer psychology degrees in Georgia, Georgia State University ranks #19.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Georgia State University ranks #814.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Georgia State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 25 | 12 | 4 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 6 | – | 1 |
| General Psychology | 443 | 15 | – | 12 |
| School Psychology | – | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| Social Work | 59 | 62 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 502 | 112 | 24 | 20 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 19,755 students applied to the Georgia State University. The university admitted 100% and 31% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Georgia universities is 7,200. On average, all Georgia institutions admit 71% and 31% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Georgia State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Georgia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for Georgia State University is 56%, compared to 45% for all Georgia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 40%.
Compare GSU to Georgia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Georgia State University to the average of all Georgia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
GSU
19,755
Applicants
100%
Percent Admitted
31%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
GA Colleges
7,200
Applicants
71%
Percent Admitted
31%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,407 or 73% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 530 or 27% part-time faculty members employed at Georgia State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,288 or 66%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
GSU
27 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
73%
Percent Full-Time
27%
Percent Part-Time
66%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
GA Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
56%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Georgia State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,158, and the average cost for books and supplies is $2,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,164 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,128.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Georgia State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Georgia State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $15,944 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,604 |
| Total Living Expenses | $19,548 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,158 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $2,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $28,706 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,164 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,128 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $9,292 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Georgia State University is $17,958. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Georgia State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,197 | $15,818 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,767 | $16,329 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,466 | $18,935 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,983 | $21,232 |
| $110,001 and more | $20,927 | $21,407 |
Compare Georgia State University to all Georgia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
GSU
$28,706
Cost to Attend
$8,462
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,958
Net Price
GA Colleges
$30,998
Cost to Attend
$11,386
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,322
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 5,096 or 97%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 23,523 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,462.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 23,523 | $8,462 |
| Pell Grants | 14,157 | $4,756 |
| Federal Student Loans | 12,772 | $6,057 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Georgia State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
GSU
23,523
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
14,157
Number of Pell Grants
28%
Pell Grants
12,772
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
GA Colleges
5,172
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
2,296
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,285
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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