Georgia State University, founded in 1913, is one of the Southeast’s major public research institutions. It is among the top 100 public universities for doctoral degrees awarded. With an enrollment of 52,000 students in eleven colleges, Georgia State University is the largest university in the state. Georgia State seeks to attract dynamic individuals to contribute to its mission of becoming one of the nation's leading urban research institutions, providing first-rate undergraduate and graduate education, cutting-edge research, and committed public service.