About Georgia State University


Quick Facts

Georgia State University is the Southeast's leading urban research institution. It is on the list of the top 100 public universities for doctoral degrees awarded. More than 250 degree programs within 62 areas of study are offered at the bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels. Students may enroll in day or evening classes and in part-time or full-time study.

Overview

  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Founded: 1913
  • Status: Public
  • Libraries: University and Law combined holdings (volumes and micro text): 3,321,320
  • Degrees: 62 fields of study with 250 degree programs offered through six colleges 
  • Enrollment: Approximately 31,500 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall '10
  • Accreditation: SACS-COC through 2018
  • Graduation: Total degrees conferred: 179,624; degrees conferred in FY09*: 5,972
  • Economic impact: More than $1.4 billion annually 

Faculty

  • Total full time: 1,127
  • Tenured or tenure track: 70 percent

Athletics

  • 18 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic teams
  • Nickname: Panthers
  • Mascot name: Pounce
  • Colors: Blue and White
  • Conference: Colonial Athletic Association

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