Best colleges in Atlanta

Edu in the Atl

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 119 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 9,839 students graduated with students earning 5,329 Master's degrees, 3,933 Bachelor's degrees, 560 Doctoral degrees, and 17 Certificates.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University offers 213 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,615 students graduated with students earning 2,121 Bachelor's degrees, 1,649 Master's degrees, 805 Doctoral degrees, and 40 Certificates.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 483 students graduated with students earning 483 Bachelor's degrees.

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 270 students graduated with students earning 242 Bachelor's degrees, and 28 Master's degrees.

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College offers 34 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 453 students graduated with students earning 453 Bachelor's degrees.

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University offers 34 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 251 students graduated with students earning 245 Bachelor's degrees, and 6 Certificates.

Georgia State University offers 260 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 8,042 students graduated with students earning 5,182 Bachelor's degrees, 2,142 Master's degrees, 522 Doctoral degrees, and 196 Certificates.

Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA

Chamberlain University-Georgia offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 360 students graduated with students earning 360 Bachelor's degrees.

Clark Atlanta University offers 66 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 808 students graduated with students earning 583 Bachelor's degrees, 188 Master's degrees, 36 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Clayton State University offers 58 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,329 students graduated with students earning 934 Bachelor's degrees, 286 Master's degrees, 74 Associate's degrees, and 35 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 2022, 66 students graduated with students earning 66 Associate's degrees.

Southern Crescent Technical College offers 226 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 869 students graduated with students earning 467 Associate's degrees, and 402 Certificates.

Georgia State University-Perimeter College offers 5 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 2,315 students graduated with students earning 2,315 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 2022, 195 students graduated with students earning 140 Certificates, and 55 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 2022, 89 students graduated with students earning 64 Certificates, and 25 Associate's degrees.

Atlanta Technical College offers 210 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 560 students graduated with students earning 295 Certificates, and 265 Associate's degrees.

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 2022, 26 students graduated with students earning 19 Certificates, and 7 Associate's degrees.

Fortis College-Smyrna offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 254 students graduated with students earning 214 Certificates, and 40 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 2022, 66 students graduated with students earning 40 Certificates, and 26 Associate's degrees.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers 185 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 412 students graduated with students earning 226 Associate's degrees, and 186 Certificates.

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
42 : 1 45,296
Emory University Logo Emory University Atlanta, GA
5/5
14 : 1 14,841
Spelman College Logo Spelman College Atlanta, GA
5/5
16 : 1 3,102
Agnes Scott College Logo Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
5/5
12 : 1 1,114
Morehouse College Logo Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
5/5
18 : 1 2,567