Georgia State University

Institution Overview

Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of the leading research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state's population. More than 79 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.

Georgia State's main campus is located on nearly 28 acres in downtown Atlanta. The university's new Alpharetta Center, located north of Atlanta, offers students convenient suburban locations and graduate courses in business and education, as well as continuing education classes.

More than 30,000 students attend Georgia State University annually. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from 46 states and 127 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31percent of the student population.

While many students commute and live off-campus, students who choose to live on campus are housed in the Georgia State University Village, a residential complex featuring four- and six-bedroom suites with private bathrooms, a common living room and a kitchen complete with a microwave and dishwasher.

The University offers more than 50 degree programs in more than 200 fields of study -- from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

Students have many choices in extra-curricular activities including more than 24 fraternities and sororities; some 60 degree-related student groups, including seven religious, 19 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; 10 honor societies; and more than 30 other chartered student groups. There is also an active student government association, student senate, advisory council and judicial board.

The Georgia State Panthers compete in 11 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic sports, including men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, track, soccer and softball; men's baseball; and women's volleyball. The university's innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State's 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.