The Best Value Georgia Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Georgia for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Georgia based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Georgia is Emory University. The highest value public state college is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


27 results

Emory University
E
Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Value in Georgia

  • 14,779enrollment
  • $25,672net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Mercer University
M
Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Georgia

  • 9,009enrollment
  • $21,693net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value in Georgia

  • 43,859enrollment
  • $17,410net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Value in Georgia

  • 40,118enrollment
  • $16,580net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Berry College
B
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Georgia

  • 2,303enrollment
  • $24,605net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1316SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Piedmont College
P
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Value in Georgia

  • 2,060enrollment
  • $19,796net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Thomas University
T
Thomasville, GA

Thomas University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Value in Georgia

  • 1,388enrollment
  • $19,605net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 780-1240SAT range
  • 11-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Spelman College
S
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Value in Georgia

  • 2,417enrollment
  • $43,920net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 31

Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Value in Georgia

  • 6,297enrollment
  • $13,678net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Value in Georgia

  • 1,666enrollment
  • $24,449net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 890-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Georgia

  • 4,055enrollment
  • $29,100net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 860-1053SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Brenau University
B
Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Georgia

  • 2,551enrollment
  • $21,715net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1130SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Georgia

  • 7,898enrollment
  • $11,855net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Value in Georgia

  • 2,923enrollment
  • $12,916net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Georgia Southwestern State University
G
Americus, GA
 

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Value in Georgia

  • 3,157enrollment
  • $12,053net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Georgia College & State University
G
Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#16 Best Value in Georgia

  • 6,763enrollment
  • $20,958net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Value in Georgia

  • 27,076enrollment
  • $15,463net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#18 Best Value in Georgia

  • 36,973enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1