Georgia Colleges Ranked by Lowest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 47 colleges in Georgia with the lowest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Albany State University leads the list with an average ACT Score of 16. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Georgia Colleges Ranked by Lowest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
Albany State University Albany, Georgia	16
Clayton State University Morrow, Georgia	17
Paine College Augusta, Georgia	17
Savannah State University Savannah, Georgia	17
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, Georgia	18
Life University Marietta, Georgia	18
Georgia State University Perimeter College Atlanta, Georgia	18
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, Georgia	19
Point University West Point, Georgia	19
College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, Georgia	19
Columbus State University Columbus, Georgia	19
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, Georgia	19
Gordon State College Barnesville, Georgia	19
Valdosta State University Valdosta, Georgia	19
University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia	19
Andrew College Cuthbert, Georgia	20
Brenau University Gainesville, Georgia	20
Brewton Parker College Mount Vernon, Georgia	20

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.