Georgia Public Colleges Ranked by Highest Acceptance Rate

Below is a ranking of the 24 public colleges in Georgia with the highest acceptance rate for freshman undergraduate applications. Albany State University leads the list by accepting 100% of high school students that applied.

Acceptance rate is a measure of the competitiveness of a school. Lower acceptance rates are more competitive and may require a higher GPA, SAT/ACT score, and other factors to be considered for admission.

List of Georgia Public Colleges Ranked by Highest Acceptance Rate
College Acceptance Rate

Dahlonega, Georgia

68%

Fort Valley, Georgia

66%

Atlanta, Georgia

55%

Carrollton, Georgia

52%

Athens, Georgia

38%
14%

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.