List of colleges and universities in Georgia (U.S. state)


The following is a list of colleges and universities in the U.S. state of Georgia. Many of these schools have multiple campuses. In such cases, only the location of the main campus in Georgia is specified. Most public institutions and traditional private institutions in Georgia are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The flagship university of the state of Georgia is the University of Georgia.

Public institutions

University System of Georgia (USG)


The University System of Georgia is the organizational body that includes 26 public institutions of higher learning in the U.S. state of Georgia. All public schools are partially supported by the state legislature. All students attending public colleges or universities in Georgia are eligible for the HOPE Scholarship providing qualifications are met.
InstitutionPrimary Campus LocationUSG DesignationCampus size as of 2018
List of Georgia Satellite Campuses as of 2016
Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaResearch UniversitySavannah
University of GeorgiaAthensResearch University, Flagship UniversityGriffin, Tifton, Atlanta, Lawrenceville
Augusta UniversityAugustaResearch UniversityAlbany, Rome, Savannah
Georgia State UniversityAtlantaResearch UniversityAlpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, Newton County
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboroComprehensive UniversitySavannah, Hinesville
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesawComprehensive UniversityMarietta
University of West GeorgiaCarrolltonComprehensive UniversityNewnan
Valdosta State UniversityValdostaComprehensive University-
Albany State UniversityAlbanyState University, HBCU-
Clayton State UniversityMorrowState UniversityPeachtree City
Columbus State UniversityColumbusState University-
Fort Valley State UniversityFort ValleyState University, HBCU-
Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgevilleState University-
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericusState University-
Middle Georgia State UniversityMaconState UniversityCochran, Dublin, Eastman, Warner Robins
Savannah State UniversitySavannahState University, HBCU-
University of North GeorgiaDahlonegaState UniversityGainesville, Watkinsville, Cumming, Blue Ridge
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTiftonFour-Year State CollegeBainbridge
Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlantaFour-Year State College-
College of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswickFour-Year State College-
Dalton State CollegeDaltonFour-Year State College-
East Georgia State CollegeSwainsboroFour-Year State College-
Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrencevilleFour-Year State College-
Georgia Highlands CollegeRomeFour-Year State College-
Gordon State CollegeBarnesvilleFour-Year State College-
South Georgia State CollegeDouglasFour-Year State CollegeWaycross

Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)">Technical College System of Georgia">Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)

The Technical College System of Georgia, formerly known as the Department of Technical and Adult Education, is the body which supervises the U.S. state of Georgia's 22 technical colleges.
Any institutes listed here are operated by the state of Georgia but do not fall under the governance of the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia.
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Private colleges and universities

Large and medium-size private colleges and universities

InstitutionLocationFoundedEnrollment
AffiliationNon-profit statusCarnegie basic classificationCarnegie size classification
Druid Hills183614,769United Methodist ChurchYesDoctoral University: Highest Research ActivityLarge
Macon18338,552-YesDoctoral University: Moderate Research ActivityMedium
Savannah197811,973-YesSpecial Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & DesignMedium
Savannah189911,522-NoMaster's University: Larger ProgramLarge

Small non-profit private colleges and universities

Atlanta University Center

The Atlanta University Center is a consortium of historically black private colleges located on neighboring campuses near downtown Atlanta. Though each school is administered independently, students are offered a unified learning experience through cross-registration of courses. Current members are listed below.
institutions are those that are operated by private, profit-seeking businesses.

Public and private schools ranked by academic measures

The institutions below are ranked by average SAT score of first-time freshman for the 2012-2013 academic year. A first-time freshman describes a student entering a 4-year college or university for the first time. First-time freshman account for the majority of the student population at a 4-year college or university. These figures do not include transfer, dual enrolled, post-baccalaureate or non-traditional students.

InstitutionTypeAverage SAT score of entering freshmanAverage GPA of entering freshman6-year graduation ratesFirst-time freshman retention rate
Georgia Institute of TechnologyPublic13853.8682%96%
Emory UniversityPrivate13653.8890%94%
University of GeorgiaPublic12403.7683%94%
Georgia College & State UniversityPublic11723.4275.46%85%
Mercer UniversityPrivate11703.5664%82%
Berry CollegePrivate11603.5661%75%
Agnes Scott CollegePrivate11603.8864%82%
University of North GeorgiaPublic11173.5163.08%78%
Georgia Southern UniversityPublic11153.1860.51%77%
Oglethorpe UniversityPrivate11133.456%80%
4-year institution USG averagePublic11103.1274%
Kennesaw State University Public10893.2051.47%76%
Georgia State UniversityPublic10823.3357.77%83%
Morehouse CollegePrivate10253.2455%82%
Spelman CollegePrivate10203.6372%90%
Georgia Southern University-Armstrong CampusPublic10163.1640.86%69%
Valdosta State UniversityPublic10153.1252.32%67%
National average101058%77.1%
Columbus State UniversityPublic9873.1041.35%67%
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityPublic9873.2339.85%63%
University of West GeorgiaPublic9653.0846.40%70
Clayton State UniversityPublic9473.2236.96%66%
Albany State UniversityPublic8902.9246.01%65%
Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate8803.039%61%
Savannah State UniversityPublic8672.7438.02%72%
Fort Valley State UniversityPublic8442.7633.82%60%
Paine CollegePrivate7752.64Not reported52%

Two out of four USG research universities are ranked among the top 25 research universities in the nation. The University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology are consistently ranked in the top percentile of research institutions. Both schools are considered to be Public Ivies, a designation reserved for top public universities in the United States.
RankInstitutionEndowment Funds Federal research grant award Total research expenditure FY 2009Institution research funds Economic impactNumber of GRA Eminent ScholarsNumber of GRA VentureLab companiesNumber of Centers of Research ExcellenceGraduate student enrollment
1Georgia Institute of Technology$1,714,876,000$281,184,000$561,631,000$167,766,000$2.6 billion231097,030
2University of Georgia$1,004,171,000$102,817,000$349,730,000$186,998,000$2.3 billion15478,260
National Average$490,946,000
3Augusta University*$142,208,000$39,486,000$65,473,000$20,581,000$1.8 billion6136,245
4Georgia State University$118,825,000$26,257,000$60,557,000$27,975,000$1.6 billion5037,427

Rank by Rhodes Scholars

52 Rhodes Scholars came from a Georgia college or University. The most Rhodes Scholars came from the University of Georgia and Emory University.
RankInstitutionNumber of Rhodes Scholars
1University of Georgia23
2Emory University17
3Georgia Institute of Technology5
4Morehouse College3
5Mercer University2
6Agnes Scott College1
7Berry College1

Rank by Marshall Scholars

The University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology rank among top 10 public universities receiving Marshall scholars. Since 2001, Georgia Tech students have received 8 Marshall Scholarships and UGA has received 5 ranking 2nd and 6th respectively for most Marshall Scholars among public universities.
InstitutionNumber of Marshall Scholars
Georgia Institute of Technology8
Emory University6
University of Georgia5
Agnes Scott College1

Rank by Fulbright scholars

In 2012, University of Georgia and Emory University ranked in the top percentile of doctoral/research institutions producing Fulbright scholars. 38 Fulbright scholars came from Georgian institutions. The Fulbright Program is a program of highly competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946.
RankInstitutionNumber of Fulbright scholars
1University of Georgia13
2Emory University11
3Spelman College5
4Agnes Scott College4
5Georgia Institute of Technology2
6Mercer University2
7Georgia College & State University1

Rank by Truman Scholars

Since the scholarship was enacted in 1977, 49 Truman Scholars came from a Georgian college or University. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive and prestigious federal scholarship granted to U.S. college juniors for demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service.
RankInstitutionNumber of Truman Scholars
1University of Georgia17
2Emory University9
3Georgia Institute of Technology7
4Spelman College7
5Agnes Scott College5
6Mercer University1
7Morehouse College1
8University of West Georgia1

Historically Black Colleges and Universities ranked by academic measures

There are 7 Historically Black Colleges & Universities in Georgia. Savannah State University, Fort Valley State University and Albany State University are three public HBCUs housed within the University System of Georgia. The other four schools are private schools.
The institutions below are ranked by average SAT score of first-time freshman for the 2012-2013 academic year. A first-time freshman describes a student entering a 4-year college or university for the first time. These figures do not include transfer, duel enrolled, post-baccalaureate or non-traditional students. First-time freshman account for the majority of the student population at a 4-year college or university.
InstitutionAverage SAT score of entering freshmanAverage GPA of entering freshman6-year graduation ratesFirst-time freshman retention rate
4-year institution USG average11103.1274%
Morehouse College10253.2455%82%
Spelman College10203.6372%90%
National average101058%77.1%
Albany State University8902.9246.01%65%
Clark Atlanta University8803.039%61%
Savannah State University8672.7438.02%72%
Fort Valley State University8442.7633.82%60%
Paine College7752.64Not reported52%

Athletic affiliations of 4-year institutions