Best Georgia Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Georgia for 2025

There are 124 colleges and universities in Georgia enrolling 652,733 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

Emory University
E
Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 15,046enrollment
  • $27,986net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 47,946enrollment
  • $15,901net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1530SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 41,615enrollment
  • $16,303net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Mercer University
M
Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 9,124enrollment
  • $24,197net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Spelman College
S
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,633enrollment
  • $37,403net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Agnes Scott College
A
Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,077enrollment
  • $25,609net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Berry College
B
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,370enrollment
  • $25,383net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1278SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Oglethorpe University
O
Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,522enrollment
  • $22,251net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1106-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Georgia College & State University
G
Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 6,811enrollment
  • $19,769net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Reinhardt University
R
Waleska, GA

Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,170enrollment
  • $27,507net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Piedmont College
P
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $21,599net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 34,974enrollment
  • $16,390net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Thomas University
T
Thomasville, GA

Thomas University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $19,087net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 970-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,711enrollment
  • $30,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Savannah College of Art and Design
S
Savannah, GA

Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#15 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 17,575enrollment
  • $46,524net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Brenau University
B
Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Toccoa Falls College
T
Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#17 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,532enrollment
  • $20,657net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 12,728enrollment
  • $14,962net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1