Georgia State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

78%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
8%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia State University has a diverse student body with 78% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
19.2%(6,124)
Hispanic
14.3%(4,572)
African American
44.3%(14,160)
Asian
16.0%(5,110)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(17)
Two or More Races
5.6%(1,791)
Unknown
0.5%(169)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color78%
Total Enrollment42,129
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Georgia State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Georgia State University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(13,347)
Women
59.7%(19,782)

Gender Statistics

Men13,347

32% of total enrollment

Women19,782

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(472)
18-19
30.3%(8,365)
20-21
31.2%(8,617)
22-24
21.4%(5,907)
25+
15.3%(4,227)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.2%(91)
22-24
23.8%(1,757)
25+
75.0%(5,538)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Georgia State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.5%(3,911)
Out-of-State
3.5%(153)
International
8.0%(354)

Regional Representation

In-State3,911

89% of student body

Out-of-State153

3% of student body

International354

8% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

78%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age