Georgia State University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

" Overall a great university to attend. Most buildings and areas look nice and are well-maintained, and there are plenty of study spaces available to students. I always felt safe when I was inside of the campus buildings and facilities; however, given that the buildings are spread across downtown Atlanta, I did not always feel safe walking around (especially in areas surrounding the Five Points Marta station). I live off campus and rely on the Marta train system when I need to be on campus, and oftentimes I choose to get off at the Georgia State University station rather than Five Points because it is much quieter and safer. Downtown Atlanta has an acute presence of people affected by homelessness; most of them that I have encountered have not bothered me but I have experienced several occasions in which I was hassled for money or Marta tickets. However this is not the fault of the University, it's typical for city life but it's just something to be aware of. You need to pay attention to your surroundings on and around campus because being distracted can make you an easy target. My professors in my specialized courses (Linguistics, Anthropology, Game Industries) thus far have been amazing; however, some of the professors for the basic core classes like SCOM 1000 etc. have been questionable but this is to be expected with the high volume of students attending these courses. I'm an Honors College student and really enjoy the large number of opportunities to get involved. The required Honors seminar (HON 1000) in Urban Sustainability that I took was an extremely interesting course with a caring and dedicated professor (shoutout to Dr. Michael Black!). The administrative staff is ok but not stellar; when I have contacted administration with questions in the past, the responses have seemed very impersonal and I have had to email multiple times until I was provided with the information I needed. While this can be frustrating at times, the staff does receive thousands of emails a day so I do not blame them too much. Overall I would recommend Georgia State University as an institution that is fun, relatively easygoing, and provides many opportunities for student engagement and academics. "

" Everything is good there. Wish there was more parking spots sometimes but there is enough for the students. It's best to go during the morning time to beat as much traffic as possible. For future students, do good in school and don't cheat. Learn what you want to do in life and it's okay if it keep changing. Follow your dream! "

" Georgia state is a very good place for anyone that is looking to attend college in a major city. The campus is diverse and the staff is very helpful. The cost of living is manageable and they're able to provide students with lots of opportunities within their fields. They offer internships with many of the major companies based out of Atlanta and many students are able to obtain a job right out of school. Their campus is safe and they take measures to ensure that there is enough security to maintain everyone's safety. "

" Unfortunately I cannot speak to most questions/student life experiences, as I am a part time student in the evening MBA program, but overall have had a positive experience during my first year in the program "

" Student financial aid services suck. You literally have to BUG them when it comes to financial aid. It’s so difficult getting emails and responses to your questions regarding financial aid. I’ve heard stories of scholarships being lost and some students receiving other student’s scholarships by mistake. On top of that, while being in Atlanta seems cool you have to keep in mind that there are homeless people on campus too. They can sometimes be aggressive as in yelling in hopes attempting of getting your attention one way or another. Another big problem is that you can’t park just anywhere because certain places are prone to your car windows being smashed by robbers. Georgia State has potential, but the administrators and faculty members just don’t care as much nor do that much to keep students safe. Lastly beware of weed smelling elevators. "