The Best Atlanta Colleges

Atlanta, Georgia area Colleges

There are 16 ranked colleges within the Atlanta city limits and 44 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 295,313 students. If you're looking for a large school, Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolls the most students with 281 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Gainesville State College offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Atlanta area at $2,277 per year.

The top rated college in the area is Emory University which is ranked #24 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

Also explore Atlanta area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.

The Atlanta area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus, Agnes Scott College and Spelman College.
Atlanta, GA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Brown Mackie College Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

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  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Atlanta

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American InterContinental University Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,050enrollment
  • $15,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Atlanta

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University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,648enrollment
  • $17,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Atlanta

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Georgia Gwinnett College
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Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 11,030enrollment
  • $10,981net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due May 3

28 miles from Atlanta

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Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs
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Atlanta, GA
 

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs

Private 4 Year

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  • 35enrollment
  • $19,526net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Atlanta

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Georgia Christian University
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Lilburn, GA
 

Georgia Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 55enrollment
  • $23,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Atlanta

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA
 

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 43,190enrollment
  • $18,079net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

21 miles from Atlanta

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Reformed University
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Lawrenceville, Georgia
 

Reformed University

Private 4 Year

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  • 281enrollment
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  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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24 miles from Atlanta

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