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Georgia State University
(GSU)
Part of University System of Georgia
About
Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this major research university has an enrollment of more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students in six colleges. Georgia State is the second largest university in the state, with students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the...
Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this major research university has an enrollment of more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students in six colleges. Georgia State is the second largest university in the state, with students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the nation and from over 145 countries.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 32,292
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 1,716
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 23 | 148.9 | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 51+ | - | 2021 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 151-175 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-420 | - | 2023 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 601-630 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Educational Research | 74 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =94 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =169 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =228 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =303 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =349 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =381 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 440 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =663 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =841 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 1,362 | 49.8 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Georgia State University?
Georgia State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 781-790, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =588.
When was Georgia State University founded?
Georgia State University was founded in 1913.
What are the top subjects at Georgia State University?
Top subjects at Georgia State University include: Library & Information Science, Law & Legal Studies, Marketing, Education and Educational Research, Business Administration.
Where is Georgia State University located?
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, United States.