Facts and Figures

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Located in the Southeast's governmental, financial, retail, health and legal center — downtown Atlanta — Georgia State is a place where teaching, research and service are woven together to create a meaningful learning experience.

As one of the Southeast’s leading research institutions and one of the most diverse universities in the country, we invite you to learn more about our Campus Atlanta!

Student Body Facts and Figures:

Total Student Body: 27,137
Undergraduate: 19,904
Graduate: 7,233

Female: 16,461
Male: 10,676

Student Ethnicity:

• White (Non-Hispanic) 10,951 
• Black (Non-Hispanic) 7,141
• Hispanic 929
• Asian 3,075
• American Indian 68
• Multiracial 682
• White (Hispanic) 137
• Black (Hispanic) 86
• Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 31
• Other 513
• Not reported 3,524
  Total 27,137

Academics Facts and Figures:

• Student:Faculty Ratio: 17:1
• Average class size: 27-30 students
• 88% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 50 students
• Total Full-Time Faculty: 1,046 (72.1% tenured or tenure track)
• 84% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field
• Degrees: 52 degree programs with 250 fields of study offered through six colleges.

Athletics Facts and Figures:

• 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic teams (Football and Women’s Lacrosse in 2010)
• Nickname: Panthers
• Mascot name: Pounce
• Colors: Blue and White
• Conference:  Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
• Georgia State Men’s Golf won the 2008 CAA Championship
• 14 Georgia State athletes won individual CAA Championships in 2007-2008
  

Students move through the Plaza outside of the library.