Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia · Founded 1913
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Test-optional ended for the Atlanta campus starting Fall 2026 - official SAT or ACT scores are now required. Source: admissions.gsu.edu (verified August 2026).
About
A public research university spread through downtown Atlanta, and one of the largest institutions in Georgia by enrollment. Georgia State is known for serving a highly diverse student body and for its work on student success and graduation outcomes.
History
Founded in 1913, it grew from an evening school of commerce into one of the University System of Georgia's research universities.
What stands out
- Campus woven into downtown Atlanta rather than a walled-off campus
- Nationally recognized student-success and advising programs
- Very diverse student body
- Perimeter campuses offering associate pathways
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Campus life
An urban, commuter-friendly campus where student life mixes with downtown Atlanta. Housing, athletics and hundreds of organizations sit alongside easy access to internships in the city.