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Best Colleges in Georgia

All 74 colleges in Georgia, ranked by overall quality and led by Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Emory University-Oxford College and Emory University. 28 public, 46 private. median out-of-state tuition $18,145. lowest in-state tuition $2,900 at East Georgia State College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Georgia?

Based on our overall rankings, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is the top-ranked college in Georgia. Other strong choices include Emory University-Oxford College, Emory University, University of Georgia.

How many colleges are in Georgia?

We track 74 four-year colleges in Georgia, including 28 public institutions and 46 private ones.

How much does college cost in Georgia?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Georgia is approximately $18,145 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Georgia?

The best public colleges in Georgia include Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, University of Georgia, Georgia College & State University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Georgia?

The best private colleges in Georgia include Emory University-Oxford College, Emory University, Spelman College. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Georgia rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Georgia

  1. 1. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus — Atlanta, GA · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $34,484 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. Emory University-Oxford College — Oxford, GA · 13.1% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $64,280 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Emory University — Atlanta, GA · 10.7% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $64,280 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Georgia — Athens, GA · 37.7% acceptance · SAT 1,397 · $31,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  5. 5. Spelman College — Atlanta, GA · 24.9% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $31,556 tuition · 78% grad rate
  6. 6. Mercer University — Macon, GA · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $42,312 tuition · 70% grad rate
  7. 7. Agnes Scott College — Decatur, GA · 62.2% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $50,604 tuition · 71% grad rate
  8. 8. Berry College — Mount Berry, GA · 64% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $41,686 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. Chamberlain University-Georgia — Sandy Springs, GA · 91.4% acceptance · $20,515 tuition · 50% grad rate
  10. 10. Covenant College — Lookout Mountain, GA · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,294 · $42,040 tuition · 71% grad rate
  11. 11. Georgia College & State University — Milledgeville, GA · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $29,512 tuition · 64% grad rate
  12. 12. Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah, GA · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,173 · $41,630 tuition · 69% grad rate
  13. 13. Morehouse College — Atlanta, GA · 44% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $32,893 tuition · 59% grad rate
  14. 14. Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service — Decatur, GA · $20,950 tuition · 69% grad rate
  15. 15. Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, GA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $17,736 tuition · 52% grad rate
  16. 16. Oglethorpe University — Atlanta, GA · 88.5% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $47,590 tuition · 54% grad rate
  17. 17. Georgia Southern University — Statesboro, GA · 87.9% acceptance · SAT 1,053 · $17,734 tuition · 55% grad rate
  18. 18. Georgia State University — Atlanta, GA · 55.4% acceptance · SAT 1,076 · $24,840 tuition · 53% grad rate
  19. 19. Augusta University — Augusta, GA · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $24,734 tuition · 49% grad rate
  20. 20. Wesleyan College — Macon, GA · 59.1% acceptance · SAT 1,075 · $27,650 tuition · 45% grad rate
  21. 21. University of West Georgia — Carrollton, GA · 51.6% acceptance · SAT 1,032 · $17,800 tuition · 43% grad rate
  22. 22. LaGrange College — Lagrange, GA · 62.1% acceptance · $35,400 tuition · 47% grad rate
  23. 23. Piedmont University — Demorest, GA · 93.3% acceptance · SAT 1,129 · $31,700 tuition · 47% grad rate
  24. 24. Valdosta State University — Valdosta, GA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,013 · $17,836 tuition · 42% grad rate
  25. 25. Clark Atlanta University — Atlanta, GA · 64.2% acceptance · $28,310 tuition · 49% grad rate
  26. 26. University of North Georgia — Dahlonega, GA · 67.9% acceptance · SAT 1,106 · $16,503 tuition · 37% grad rate
  27. 27. Young Harris College — Young Harris, GA · 62.6% acceptance · $32,305 tuition · 42% grad rate
  28. 28. Clayton State University — Morrow, GA · 68.5% acceptance · SAT 958 · $16,532 tuition · 40% grad rate
  29. 29. Brenau University — Gainesville, GA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,079 · $34,027 tuition · 33% grad rate
  30. 30. Columbus State University — Columbus, GA · 99.1% acceptance · SAT 977 · $17,610 tuition · 42% grad rate
  31. 31. Truett McConnell University — Cleveland, GA · 78.3% acceptance · $26,792 tuition · 38% grad rate
  32. 32. Fort Valley State University — Fort Valley, GA · 65.9% acceptance · SAT 994 · $16,932 tuition · 41% grad rate
  33. 33. Beulah Heights University — Atlanta, GA · $8,492 tuition · 33% grad rate
  34. 34. Reinhardt University — Waleska, GA · 61.5% acceptance · $30,074 tuition · 44% grad rate
  35. 35. Life University — Marietta, GA · 93% acceptance · SAT 1,030 · $15,036 tuition · 38% grad rate
  36. 36. Georgia Southwestern State University — Americus, GA · 75.2% acceptance · SAT 978 · $16,572 tuition · 41% grad rate
  37. 37. Point University — West Point, GA · 44.3% acceptance · $24,000 tuition · 34% grad rate
  38. 38. Toccoa Falls College — Toccoa Falls, GA · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,130 · $23,950 tuition · 44% grad rate
  39. 39. Shorter University — Rome, GA · 96.5% acceptance · SAT 1,115 · $24,630 tuition · 38% grad rate
  40. 40. Emmanuel University — Franklin Springs, GA · 74% acceptance · $25,500 tuition · 42% grad rate
  41. 41. Albany State University — Albany, GA · $17,008 tuition · 31% grad rate
  42. 42. Dalton State College — Dalton, GA · $10,656 tuition · 25% grad rate
  43. 43. Thomas University — Thomasville, GA · 38.3% acceptance · SAT 1,072 · $11,640 tuition · 28% grad rate
  44. 44. Georgia State University-Perimeter College — Atlanta, GA · 90.8% acceptance · SAT 919 · $10,064 tuition · 22% grad rate
  45. 45. Savannah State University — Savannah, GA · $19,043 tuition · 28% grad rate
  46. 46. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College — Tifton, GA · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 990 · $10,588 tuition · 36% grad rate
  47. 47. Georgia Gwinnett College — Lawrenceville, GA · 95.5% acceptance · $13,844 tuition · 21% grad rate
  48. 48. Strayer University-Georgia — Chamblee, GA · $13,920 tuition · 21% grad rate
  49. 49. Georgia Military College — Milledgeville, GA · $8,112 tuition · 38% grad rate
  50. 50. Middle Georgia State University — Macon, GA · 99.7% acceptance · SAT 1,083 · $16,390 tuition · 25% grad rate
  51. 51. Interactive College of Technology-Morrow — Morrow, GA · $11,210 tuition · 41% grad rate
  52. 52. College of Coastal Georgia — Brunswick, GA · 98.1% acceptance · SAT 1,000 · $10,936 tuition · 26% grad rate
  53. 53. Georgia Highlands College — Rome, GA · $10,080 tuition · 21% grad rate
  54. 54. Morris Brown College — Atlanta, GA · $9,558 tuition · 25% grad rate
  55. 55. Andrew College — Cuthbert, GA · 45.7% acceptance · $19,604 tuition · 33% grad rate
  56. 56. Brewton-Parker College — Mount Vernon, GA · 96.5% acceptance · $20,120 tuition · 21% grad rate
  57. 57. East Georgia State College — Swainsboro, GA · $9,860 tuition · 17% grad rate
  58. 58. Gordon State College — Barnesville, GA · 85.9% acceptance · SAT 1,023 · $10,948 tuition · 20% grad rate
  59. 59. DeVry University-Georgia — Decatur, GA · 100% acceptance · $17,408 tuition · 13% grad rate
  60. 60. College of Athens — Watkinsville, GA · $9,050 tuition
  61. 61. Paine College — Augusta, GA · 95.4% acceptance · $14,596 tuition · 14% grad rate
  62. 62. Luther Rice College & Seminary — Lithonia, GA · 91.7% acceptance · $11,320 tuition
  63. 63. South Georgia State College — Douglas, GA · $10,274 tuition · 16% grad rate
  64. 64. Atlanta Metropolitan State College — Atlanta, GA · $10,400 tuition · 17% grad rate
  65. 65. Reformed University — Lawrenceville, GA
  66. 66. Herzing University-Atlanta — Atlanta, GA · 93.8% acceptance · $13,450 tuition · 14% grad rate
  67. 67. American InterContinental University-Atlanta — Atlanta, GA · $13,527 tuition · 21% grad rate
  68. 68. South University-Savannah — Savannah, GA · $18,145 tuition · 16% grad rate
  69. 69. South University-Savannah Online — Savannah, GA · $18,145 tuition · 7% grad rate
  70. 70. Lincoln College of Technology-East Point — East Point, GA
  71. 71. Atlanta's John Marshall Law School — Atlanta, GA
  72. 72. Columbia Theological Seminary — Decatur, GA
  73. 73. Interdenominational Theological Center — Atlanta, GA
  74. 74. Morehouse School of Medicine — Atlanta, GA

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