The J. Mack Robinson College of Business traces its roots to Georgia State's founding as an evening school of business administration at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1913, making it one of the oldest and largest business schools in the Southeast. It was renamed in 1997 in honor of philanthropist J. Mack Robinson. The college is AACSB-accredited and is nationally recognized for its specialty programs, including risk management and insurance, real estate, information systems, and its Executive MBA, with U.S. News frequently ranking several of its programs in the top tier nationally.
Located in downtown Atlanta, the college offers students unparalleled access to Fortune 500 headquarters such as Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot, UPS, and Southern Company, supporting robust internship and recruiting pipelines. The student body is one of the most ethnically and economically diverse among major business schools, with many students working while studying and many first-generation attendees. Programs include undergraduate majors, the MBA (full-time, part-time, and executive), specialized master's degrees, and PhD programs, supported by centers such as the Center for Economic Forecasting and the Institute for Insight.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Total students | 6,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 25:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| Average starting salary | $55,000 |
| In-state tuition | $11,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,500 |
| Room & board | $15,000 |
| Average financial aid | $11,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 1100-1300 |
| ACT range | 22-28 |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
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