Best colleges in Atlanta

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Education's heating up in Hotlanta

Put down the iced tea and get up off from the porch – Atlanta is a Southern state with plenty of ambition, drive and educational opportunities. With 57 colleges and universities, it currently has the 7th largest student population of America's urban cities.

As far as educational options go, Atlanta schools have some of the most diverse array of options available. The city is home to historically black colleges, technical colleges, age-old universities with specific religious affiliations, and plenty of campuses with both prestigious art and research forums. College students of all ages will not only receive incredible higher-level instruction but also enjoy the student life charm of the city. Local favorites include Chamblee Antique Row, Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Center for Puppetry Arts. or maybe you'll find fascination at The Georgia Aquarium, the 2nd largest aquarium in the world. Whether you're vying for a degree from a big name university or a small historic college, this Southern city is the perfect blend of education, experience and good old-fashioned community.

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Best Four Year Universities in Atlanta

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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus offers 131 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 11,294 students graduated with students earning 6,571 Master's degrees, 4,140 Bachelor's degrees, 556 Doctoral degrees, and 27 Certificates.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University offers 196 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 4,800 students graduated with students earning 1,995 Master's degrees, 1,937 Bachelor's degrees, 792 Doctoral degrees, and 76 Certificates.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College offers 48 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 420 students graduated with students earning 420 Bachelor's degrees.

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College offers 52 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 222 students graduated with students earning 199 Bachelor's degrees, 18 Master's degrees, and 5 Certificates.

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College offers 35 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 387 students graduated with students earning 387 Bachelor's degrees.

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University offers 33 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 234 students graduated with students earning 234 Bachelor's degrees.

Georgia State University offers 266 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 8,189 students graduated with students earning 5,217 Bachelor's degrees, 2,263 Master's degrees, 522 Doctoral degrees, and 187 Certificates.

University of West Georgia offers 119 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 3,150 students graduated with students earning 1,612 Bachelor's degrees, 799 Certificates, 715 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees.

Clark Atlanta University offers 66 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 633 students graduated with students earning 452 Bachelor's degrees, 145 Master's degrees, and 36 Doctoral degrees.

Clayton State University offers 58 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,195 students graduated with students earning 843 Bachelor's degrees, 269 Master's degrees, 59 Associate's degrees, and 24 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in Atlanta

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 55 students graduated with students earning 55 Associate's degrees.

Fortis College-Smyrna offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 250 students graduated with students earning 205 Certificates, and 45 Associate's degrees.

Southern Crescent Technical College offers 217 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a outlying town. In 2023, 790 students graduated with students earning 430 Associate's degrees, and 360 Certificates.

Georgia State University-Perimeter College offers 5 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 2,040 students graduated with students earning 2,040 Associate's degrees.

Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 78 students graduated with students earning 47 Certificates, and 31 Associate's degrees.

Atlanta Technical College offers 215 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 657 students graduated with students earning 330 Associate's degrees, and 327 Certificates.

Interactive College of Technology-Morrow offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 13 students graduated with students earning 10 Certificates, and 3 Associate's degrees.

Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 241 students graduated with students earning 175 Certificates, and 66 Associate's degrees.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers 204 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 343 students graduated with students earning 188 Certificates, and 155 Associate's degrees.

Gwinnett College-Lilburn offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 46 students graduated with students earning 33 Certificates, and 13 Associate's degrees.

List of all colleges in Atlanta

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Logo Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA
3/5
41 : 1 47,946
Emory University Logo Emory University Atlanta, GA
5/5
14 : 1 15,046
Spelman College Logo Spelman College Atlanta, GA
5/5
19 : 1 3,633
Agnes Scott College Logo Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
5/5
11 : 1 1,077
Morehouse College Logo Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
5/5
19 : 1 2,738