BS

Respiratory Therapy

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,330USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    781-790

Program overview

What Georgia State University says about their program:

Respiratory Therapy, B.S. is a programme offered at Georgia State University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Georgia State University, Respiratory Therapy, B.S. is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Respiratory Therapy, B.S. benefit from the wider learning environment at Georgia State University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official copies of high school graduation certificate, high school academic transcript, mark sheet, special examinations, and national/regional examinations must be submitted for evaluation.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • High school graduation certificate (if you earned it already)
  • High school academic transcript (includes all subjects taken and grades earned for at least three recent academic years of study)
  • Mark sheet (includes the final examination results)
  • Special examinations
  • National and regional examinations (if they are required for university admission in your home country)
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Required grades

  • GPA

    2.75 out of 4.0

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • An official high school transcript is required.
  • After graduation, the high school must send a final, official transcript.

Essays and statements

  • A 250-650 word personal essay may be submitted (optional).

Recommendations

  • Letters of recommendation from one counsellor and up to two teachers are optional; they are not required for admission.

Tests and examinations

  • Official SAT or ACT scores are required for Fall 2026 admission and later.

How to apply

2 routes available:

  • Common App

    Application feeFee not confirmed
    Fee waiverNot stated for this route

  • Direct

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee60.00 USD
    Fee waiver

    First-year applicants who hold an approved application fee waiver from ACT, College Board or NACAC may use it. Submit an ACT waiver through your high school counselor, or upload a College Board or NACAC waiver through your admissions Status Check.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Georgia State University

  • Campus Atlanta Scholarship

    Official page

    Georgia State may offer the Campus Atlanta Scholarship on a merit basis to qualified incoming international students. The scholarship can provide a 100% out-of-state tuition waiver or a 50% out-of-state tuition waiver; international students with F or J visas are not eligible for federal financial aid.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Georgia State University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Georgia State University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Georgia State University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,741
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,298
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$128
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$72
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$95
Monthly grocery basket$242
Books and study supplies (monthly)$172
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$17
Gym membership$38

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and sfs.gsu.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Georgia State University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Georgia State University.

USA student visa requirements