
YOUR FUTURE, THESTATEWAY®
Here at Georgia State, we do things our way, THESTATEWAY®. For more than a century, we’ve approached higher education with an ambitious spirit and bold outlook. Through trailblazing initiatives and innovative programs, we've emerged as the national leader in success. Now one of America’s fastest-growing research universities, we’ve eliminated the achievement gap among students from all backgrounds and been recognized as the country’s No. 1 public undergraduate teaching institution. We’ve changed the college experience and the face of downtown Atlanta.
We’re proud to say WE'RE ATLANTA'S UNIVERSITY.
We are the No. 1 public university in the U.S. for our commitment to undergraduate teaching.*
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
We are among the top 5 most innovative universities in the U.S.*
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
We are the No. 1 public university in the U.S. for our learning communities.*
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
We’re No. 15 in the U.S. for social mobility*
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Georgia State has earned a seat alongside the nation’s most respected higher-education institutions. Home to 52,000 unique students across six campuses, we’re proud to award degrees to 10,000-plus career-ready graduates each year. Few universities have come so far, so fast, and we’re maintaining that momentum each day.
We’ve worked hard to put systems in place that put students first. We are committed to you — your path, your success, your future — and we’ll work right alongside you to make sure you reach your goals and realize your dreams as soon as possible. It’s why we’ve been called by The New York Times “an innovative engine of social mobility.”
We’re one of the largest universities in Georgia, providing you access to more pathways and degree programs than any other school in the state. Our flexible online offerings — also the most in Georgia — make finding your fit and learning from wherever you are possible. Ranked among the top 5 Most Innovative institutions in the nation for the past decade, we’re always looking for new ways for you to succeed. As one of the most diverse universities in the country, we value what makes you different and what makes us all the same: our drive, our commitment and our passion.
Welcome to the university where leaders are born. Welcome to the city they shape. Welcome to THESTATEWAY®
