Admission & test scores

Georgia State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 940–1180 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. Georgia State University admits 55% of applicants — moderately selective. 80% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range940–1180middle half of admits
ACT midpoint23admitted students
Acceptance rate55%moderately selective
First-year retention80%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
940
Average
1076
75th percentile
1180

A quarter of admitted students scored below 940 and a quarter above 1180. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 26,623.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Aurora University Aurora, Illinois 1076 22 81% $29,170
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona 1077 — 79% $17,850
Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas 1075 20 90% $8,302
Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan 1074 — 83% $15,140
Brenau University Gainesville, Georgia 1079 23 88% $34,027
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana 1080 23 69% $28,733

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Georgia State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Georgia State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 940 and 1180 on the SAT, with an average of 1076. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Georgia State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.
How hard is it to get into Georgia State University?
Georgia State University admits 55% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 80% return for a second year.
Does Georgia State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.