Best Colleges in Georgia (2019-2020)
The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in Georgia. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In Georgia, there are 175 colleges and universities - by school type, 53 public and 122 private schools, and by school level, 77 4 years (or high), 51 2-4 years, and 47 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, Emory University ranks first in the best Georgia colleges ranking and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and University of Georgia followed it. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 schools in the best Georgia colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best Georgia colleges 49.44% where Emory University has the tightest rate with 18.52%. Emory University has the highest tuition & fees with $53,804 where the average amount is $30,819 of the schools. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,465 where the average SAT scores is 1,204 of the schools. The average student population is 16,439 and the average student to faculty ratio is 13.90 to 1 over the best Georgia colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
1Emory University 89.39
Emory University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA with total 14,458 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,435 |
| Acceptance Rate | 18.52% |
| Tuition & Fees | $53,804 |
| Student Population | 14,458 (7,086 Undergraduate) |
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a public, 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA with total 32,723 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,465 |
| Acceptance Rate | 21.53% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,682 (in-state) / $33,794 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 32,723 (16,049 Undergraduate) |
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3University of Georgia 87.29
University of Georgia is a public, 4 or more years school located in Athens, GA with total 38,652 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,325 |
| Acceptance Rate | 48.63% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,080 (in-state) / $31,120 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 38,652 (29,611 Undergraduate) |
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41Wesleyan College 85.59
Wesleyan College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Macon, GA with total 765 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,020 |
| Acceptance Rate | 47.87% |
| Tuition & Fees | $23,970 |
| Student Population | 765 (725 Undergraduate) |
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51Berry College 85.52
Berry College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Mount Berry, GA with total 2,014 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,210 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66.12% |
| Tuition & Fees | $37,246 |
| Student Population | 2,014 (1,936 Undergraduate) |
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62Kennesaw State University 85.39
Kennesaw State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Kennesaw, GA with total 35,420 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,175 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57.94% |
| Tuition & Fees | $6,456 (in-state) / $17,710 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 35,420 (32,274 Undergraduate) |
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71Spelman College 85.35
Spelman College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA with total 2,171 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,150 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.34% |
| Tuition & Fees | $29,972 |
| Student Population | 2,171 (All Undergraduate) |
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81Georgia State University 85.31
Georgia State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA with total 34,316 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,155 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71.37% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,286 (in-state) / $24,517 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 34,316 (27,231 Undergraduate) |
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91Piedmont College 84.99
Piedmont College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Demorest, GA with total 2,449 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,075 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.61% |
| Tuition & Fees | $26,692 |
| Student Population | 2,449 (1,263 Undergraduate) |
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108Young Harris College 84.99
Young Harris College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Young Harris, GA with total 1,425 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,030 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.45% |
| Tuition & Fees | $29,367 |
| Student Population | 1,425 (All Undergraduate) |
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| Rank | Name | Acceptance Rate | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Scores | Population | Student : Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Emory University Atlanta, GA |
18.52% | $53,804 | $43,642 | 1,435 | 14,458 | 9 to 1 |
| 2 |
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA |
21.53% | $33,794 ($12,682) |
$31,164 ($16,088) |
1,465 | 32,723 | 18 to 1 |
| 3 |
University of Georgia Athens, GA |
48.63% | $31,120 ($12,080) |
$27,476 ($11,168) |
1,325 | 38,652 | 17 to 1 |
| 4 1 |
Wesleyan College Macon, GA |
47.87% | $23,970 | $25,533 | 1,020 | 765 | 8 to 1 |
| 5 1 |
Berry College Mount Berry, GA |
66.12% | $37,246 | $12,060 | 1,210 | 2,014 | 11 to 1 |
| 6 2 |
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA |
57.94% | $17,710 ($6,456) |
$21,194 ($7,334) |
1,175 | 35,420 | 21 to 1 |
| 7 1 |
Spelman College Atlanta, GA |
39.34% | $29,972 | - | 1,150 | 2,171 | 11 to 1 |
| 8 1 |
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA |
71.37% | $24,517 ($9,286) |
$24,646 ($9,148) |
1,155 | 34,316 | 23 to 1 |
| 9 1 |
Piedmont College Demorest, GA |
59.61% | $26,692 | $10,334 | 1,075 | 2,449 | 10 to 1 |
| 10 8 |
Young Harris College Young Harris, GA |
63.45% | $29,367 | $9,000 | 1,030 | 1,425 | 11 to 1 |
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