Georgia State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

78%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
7%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia State University has a diverse student body with 78% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
18.9%(5,279)
Hispanic
14.5%(4,058)
African American
44.0%(12,271)
Asian
16.3%(4,561)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(24)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
5.6%(1,556)
Unknown
0.6%(156)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color78%
Total Enrollment36,516
International Students7%

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
40.4%(11,671)
Women
59.6%(17,253)

Gender Statistics

Men11,671

32% of total enrollment

Women17,253

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(498)
18-19
32.8%(9,495)
20-21
30.1%(8,698)
22-24
20.3%(5,865)
25+
15.1%(4,368)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.1%(86)
22-24
23.7%(1,802)
25+
75.1%(5,702)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Georgia State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.1%(4,480)
Out-of-State
7.9%(418)
International
7.0%(367)

Regional Representation

In-State4,480

85% of student body

Out-of-State418

8% of student body

International367

7% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

78%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age