Best colleges in Georgia

Life’s Peachy in the South

A sweet education awaits in Georgia

For those looking for a traditional college feel, you’ll find it here in the south. You’ll also have a lot of options. Georgia is home to 31 public institutions, 28 technical colleges, 23 private colleges and universities, and 15 private liberal arts schools. Not to mention the educational system has produced 49 Rhodes Scholars here in Georgia, so you’ll have a strong legacy to follow. Georgia starts out as a great place to study and quickly transforms into an ideal place to start a career. Thanks to the many businesses based in this charming southern state, job possibilities include Cartoon Network, the Coca-Cola Company, Joi Internet, and Delta Airlines.*

History buffs will enjoy exploring the Center for Civil and Human Rights, followed by an evening out at the Fox Theatre. Atlanta is filled to the brim with historic buildings, sites that commemorate our development as a nation, and local hangouts that are just plain fun. The Northside Tavern is one such local dig ideal for unwinding after a long day. Over in Savannah, you can carry your drink from bar to bar as long as you have one of the city’s signature plastic cups. This town is also home to multiple dance halls and outdoor concerts.* When you’re looking for the perfect combination of fun and education, Georgia is a state worth considering.

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Best Four Year Universities in Georgia

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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus offers 128 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University offers 204 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

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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.

A public institution founded in 1785 by Lyman Hall as a land-grant college, the University of Georgia has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 30,000. UGA is situated at the center of downtown Athens, Georgia, and is the academic and economic hub of Clarke County. 

UGA is home to over 800 student organizations, a wide range of fraternities and sororities, and major-specific honor societies. Georgia residents should note that applicants with a GPA over 3.5 are eligible for the Hope Scholarship, which is funded by The Georgia Lottery, a system that was organized by former Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller. The school is made up of 17 colleges including the Terry College of Business, the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Odom School of Ecology. UGA operates on a semester system with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1 and a graduation rate of 83.7%

Beyond academics, The University of Georgia Bulldogs compete in the SEC, with an annual football rivalry with local Atlanta rival Georgia Tech led by their mascot Ugga the Bulldog. In town, Athens offers students a wide range of restaurants, bars, and music venues to enjoy seven days a week. Notable alumni include Heisman winner Herschel Walker, golfer Bubba Watson, and chef and television personality Alton Brown.

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.

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.

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Mercer University offers 174 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small suburb.

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College offers 31 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Georgia State University offers 272 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.

Best Community Colleges in Georgia

Emory University-Oxford College offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, GA

Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.

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.

South Georgia Technical College offers 153 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town.

Oconee Fall Line Technical College offers 136 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

Helms College
Augusta, GA

Helms College offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.

Miller-Motte College-Augusta offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.

Southern Crescent Technical College offers 227 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a outlying town.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers 196 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.

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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
40 : 1 53,363
Emory University Logo Emory University Atlanta, GA
5/5
14 : 1 15,175
Emory University-Oxford College Logo Emory University-Oxford College Oxford, GA
5/5
10 : 1 967
Spelman College Logo Spelman College Atlanta, GA
5/5
17 : 1 3,417
University of Georgia Logo University of Georgia Athens, GA
3/5
19 : 1 43,146