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    Top Colleges in Georgia

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Updated: June 6th, 2024

    With strong educational programs like the HOPE Scholarship and widespread dual enrollment for high school students, Georgia is a great state to attend college. Check out Georgia colleges in the list below, and find the perfect match for you.

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Atlanta, GA • Public, City

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    Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its strong engineering, computing, and business programs. With a vibrant…Read More

    Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is…Read More

    17% acceptance
    91% graduation rate
    17,379 undergrads
    $14,588 net price
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    Emory University

    Atlanta, GA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, shares space with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and offers students unique access to healthcare and public health resources. Notable alumni…Read More

    Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, shares space with the…Read More

    11% acceptance
    92% graduation rate
    7,275 undergrads
    $23,911 net price
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    University of Georgia

    Athens, GA • Public, City

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    University of Georgia is a public 4-year college located in Athens, Georgia. There are currently 31,310 undergraduates at Georgia and the school’s acceptance rate is 37%. The tuition at Georgia…Read More

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    37% acceptance
    87% graduation rate
    31,310 undergrads
    $13,816 net price
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    Agnes Scott College

    Decatur, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Agnes Scott College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Decatur, Georgia. There are currently 898 undergraduates at Agnes Scott and the school’s acceptance rate is 67%. The tuition…Read More

    Agnes Scott College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More

    67% acceptance
    71% graduation rate
    898 undergrads
    $24,224 net price
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    Mercer University

    Macon, GA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Mercer University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Macon, Georgia. There are currently 4,620 undergraduates at Mercer and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at Mercer…Read More

    Mercer University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More

    66% acceptance
    73% graduation rate
    4,620 undergrads
    $22,350 net price
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    Spelman College

    Atlanta, GA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Spelman College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private historically Black women's college known for its strong liberal arts education and commitment to social justice. The college's notable alumnae include…Read More

    Spelman College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private historically…Read More

    34% acceptance
    76% graduation rate
    3,633 undergrads
    $36,828 net price
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    Covenant College

    Lookout Mountain, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Covenant College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. There are currently 858 undergraduates at Covenant and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at…Read More

    Covenant College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More

    82% acceptance
    72% graduation rate
    858 undergrads
    $24,832 net price
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    Georgia College & State University

    Milledgeville, GA • Public, Town

    Georgia College & State University is a public 4-year college located in Milledgeville, Georgia. There are currently 5,599 undergraduates at Georgia College and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The…

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    88% acceptance
    62% graduation rate
    5,599 undergrads
    $18,809 net price
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    Oglethorpe University

    Atlanta, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Oglethorpe University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Atlanta, Georgia. There are currently 1,429 undergraduates at Oglethorpe and the school’s acceptance rate is 60%. The tuition at Oglethorpe…Read More

    Oglethorpe University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More

    60% acceptance
    54% graduation rate
    1,429 undergrads
    $21,735 net price
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    Georgia Southern University

    Statesboro, GA • Public, Town

    Georgia Southern University is a public 4-year college located in Statesboro, Georgia. There are currently 21,029 undergraduates at Georgia Southern and the school’s acceptance rate is 90%. The tuition at…Read More

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    90% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    21,029 undergrads
    $16,531 net price
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    Georgia State University

    Atlanta, GA • Public, City

    Georgia State University is a public 4-year college located in Atlanta, Georgia. There are currently 27,109 undergraduates at Georgia State and the school’s acceptance rate is 62%. The tuition at…Read More

    Georgia State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    62% acceptance
    54% graduation rate
    27,109 undergrads
    $15,931 net price
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    Augusta University

    Augusta, GA • Public, City

    Augusta University is a public 4-year college located in Augusta, Georgia. There are currently 5,282 undergraduates at Augusta and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%. The tuition at Augusta is…Read More

    Augusta University is a public 4-year college located in Augusta,…Read More

    89% acceptance
    49% graduation rate
    5,282 undergrads
    $13,347 net price
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    Piedmont University

    Demorest, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    Piedmont University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Demorest, Georgia. There are currently 1,235 undergraduates at Piedmont and the school’s acceptance rate is 93%. The tuition at Piedmont…Read More

    Piedmont University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More

    93% acceptance
    41% graduation rate
    1,235 undergrads
    $20,893 net price
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    Toccoa Falls College

    Toccoa Falls, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    Toccoa Falls College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. There are currently 820 undergraduates at Toccoa Falls and the school’s acceptance rate is 64%. The…Read More

    Toccoa Falls College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More

    64% acceptance
    46% graduation rate
    820 undergrads
    $20,133 net price
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    Valdosta State University

    Valdosta, GA • Public, City

    Valdosta State University is a public 4-year college located in Valdosta, Georgia. There are currently 6,858 undergraduates at Valdosta State and the school’s acceptance rate is 83%. The tuition at…Read More

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    83% acceptance
    42% graduation rate
    6,858 undergrads
    $11,298 net price
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    Columbus State University

    Columbus, GA • Public, City

    Columbus State University is a public 4-year college located in Columbus, Georgia. There are currently 5,537 undergraduates at Columbus State and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%. The tuition at…Read More

    Columbus State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    99% acceptance
    42% graduation rate
    5,537 undergrads
    $11,889 net price
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    Fort Valley State University

    Fort Valley, GA • Public, Town

    Fort Valley State University is a public 4-year college located in Fort Valley, Georgia. There are currently 2,541 undergraduates at Fort Valley State and the school’s acceptance rate is 63%.…Read More

    Fort Valley State University is a public 4-year college located…Read More

    63% acceptance
    45% graduation rate
    2,541 undergrads
    $11,609 net price
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    Savannah College of Art and Design

    Savannah, GA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Savannah, Georgia. There are currently 14,423 undergraduates at SCAD and the school’s acceptance rate is 84%.…Read More

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    84% acceptance
    70% graduation rate
    14,423 undergrads
    $45,450 net price
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    University of West Georgia

    Carrollton, GA • Public, Town

    University of West Georgia is a public 4-year college located in Carrollton, Georgia. There are currently 7,485 undergraduates at West Georgia and the school’s acceptance rate is 49%. The tuition…Read More

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    49% acceptance
    43% graduation rate
    7,485 undergrads
    $15,450 net price
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    LaGrange College

    Lagrange, GA • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    LaGrange College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lagrange, Georgia. There are currently 566 undergraduates at LaGrange and the school’s acceptance rate is 63%. The tuition at LaGrange…Read More

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    63% acceptance
    42% graduation rate
    566 undergrads
    $17,805 net price
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    About the Data

    We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

    State Grants in Georgia

    Most states offer their own state-wide grants to help residents obtain an affordable education. Here are some of the most prominent state-wide grants in Georgia:

    HOPE Scholarship

    The HOPE Scholarship offers funding for Georgia residents with exceptional academic achievement who wish to pursue higher education in-state. It can be used at public as well as select private schools.

    Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG)

    The GTEG Program helps to bridge the gap between public and private education by offering funds for Georgia residents attending a select private Georgia institution. It does not take financial need into account.

    Georgia Tuition Reciprocity Agreements

    Georgia is a member of the Academic Common Market, which offers tuition reciprocity for select programs in partner states. That means from these states can get tuition discounts at select programs in Georgia, and vice-versa. Here is a list of the other states enrolled in the ACM for undergraduate studies:

    Other college lists to explore

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the hardest Georgia college to get into?

    Emory University had the lowest acceptance rate in Georgia, with 13% of applicants admitted in 2023. Georgia Institute of Technology had a similarly low rate, with 16% of applicants admitted.

    While both of these schools are competitive, the low admission rates should not deter you from applying. Remember, your application can always catch an admissions officer’s eye, and everyone should apply to at least a couple of reach schools!

    Why should I study in Georgia?

    Georgia is home to many prestigious academic institutions, including University of Georgia, Emory, and Georgia Tech. It’s also a state with a wealth of culture and a relatively low cost of living. There’s also a thriving job market in Atlanta, which can help students find work and internships and set them up for success after graduation.

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