Best Georgia Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Georgia for 2024

There are 124 colleges and universities in Georgia enrolling 631,536 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Georgia below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Georgia offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Georgia is home to nationally ranked institutions like Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus, University of Georgia and Mercer University. The highest ranked college in Georgia is Emory University and the top rated public state college is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.

Local college options can be explored in Atlanta, Augusta-Richmond County and Columbus or other cities.


124 results

List of the Best Georgia Colleges

Georgia Southwestern State University
G
Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,070enrollment
  • $12,186net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 25,481enrollment
  • $15,352net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,000enrollment
  • $30,015net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

Truett McConnell College
T
Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,796enrollment
  • $18,835net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#28 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,605enrollment
  • $13,016net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#29 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 6,334enrollment
  • $14,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#30 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,945enrollment
  • $9,452net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Luther Rice University
L
Lithonia, GA
 

Luther Rice University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 581enrollment
  • -net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
A
Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,647enrollment
  • $7,260net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
I
Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 543enrollment
  • $12,952net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Albany Technical College
A
Albany, GA
 

Albany Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,577enrollment
  • $5,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Darton College
D
Albany, GA

Darton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,120enrollment
  • $6,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Andrew College
A
Cuthbert, GA

Andrew College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 247enrollment
  • $21,908net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 920-1180SAT range
  • 19-21ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15