Georgia State University College of Law was founded in 1982 and is located in downtown Atlanta, steps from the state Capitol, federal and state courts, and major law firms and corporations. Accredited by the American Bar Association, it has grown into a respected regional law school, with particular national recognition for its health law and part-time programs. Its mission emphasizes access to legal education, public service, and preparing practice-ready graduates for Georgia and the Southeast.
The college offers a diverse, professionally oriented student body, with a large share of students attending the evening part-time program while working. Distinctive strengths include the Center for Law, Health & Society, intellectual property, tax, and business law, plus robust clinics, externships, and experiential learning in Atlanta's legal market. Students benefit from proximity to the Georgia Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and corporate headquarters, with an active alumni network across the state's bench and bar.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Total students | 650 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 40% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
| In-state tuition | $20,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,000 |
| Room & board | $20,000 |
| Average financial aid | $15,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A (LSAT or GRE required) |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.50 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
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