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

Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 26,041enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,827enrollment
  • $22,622net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 972-1237SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 10,151enrollment
  • $11,532net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Georgia Southwestern State University
G
Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,408enrollment
  • $11,779net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,135enrollment
  • $29,736net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Shorter University
S
Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,447enrollment
  • $16,692net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 7,610enrollment
  • $11,384net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 5,842enrollment
  • $9,397net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 868-1070SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

Brewton Parker College
B
Mount Vernon, GA
 

Brewton Parker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $22,488net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 880-1010SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Truett McConnell College
T
Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,714enrollment
  • $22,373net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#29 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,763enrollment
  • $11,457net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 795-920SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#30 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 6,544enrollment
  • $13,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#31 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,078enrollment
  • $8,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Luther Rice University
L
Lithonia, GA
 

Luther Rice University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 556enrollment
  • $3,935net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
A
Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,768enrollment
  • $6,923net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
I
Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 529enrollment
  • $13,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Albany Technical College
A
Albany, GA
 

Albany Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,761enrollment
  • $4,986net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Darton College
D
Albany, GA

Darton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,120enrollment
  • $6,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA