2026 College Rankings

Best Colleges in Georgia

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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Emory University	7407	10.65	1,460 – 1,550	27303	74980	#1 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Undergraduates 7,407 Acceptance Rate 10.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
2	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	20591	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15918	89432	#2 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Undergraduates 20,591 Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
3	University of Georgia	32399	37.7	1,300 – 1,490	16662	57565	#3 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Undergraduates 32,399 Acceptance Rate 37.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $16,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
4	Spelman College	3417	24.87	1,110 – 1,330	40354	45676	#4 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is a women’s liberal arts college that was founded in 1881. 24% of those accepted go on to attend. Many students major in Psychology, General. Spelman has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 3,417 Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
5	Agnes Scott College	843	62.15	1,180 – 1,360	27499	41382	#5 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA One of the Seven Sisters, Agnes Scott College is a women’s undergraduate school but offers co-educational graduate programs as well. The school underwent many name changes since it was founded in 1889, starting with the Decatur Female Seminary....Read more Undergraduates 843 Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,382
6	Covenant College	1087	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	27926	39570	#6 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 73% graduate in six years. Undergraduates 1,087 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
7	Berry College	2254	64	1,120 – 1,320	25363	45014	#7 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 61%......Read more Undergraduates 2,254 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
8	Mercer University	4690	68.89	1,180 – 1,370	24364	50231	#8 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 69% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,690 Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
9	Savannah College of Art and Design	15552	82.98	1,060 – 1,290	50821	34110	#9 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Savannah College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to......Read more Undergraduates 15,552 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $50,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
10	Georgia College & State University	6006	78.23	1,090 – 1,240	21632	50644	#10 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Found in Milledgeville, Georgia College & State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 9% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Georgia......Read more Undergraduates 6,006 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,644
11	Wesleyan College	496	59.1	990 – 1,140	12837	35630	#11 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Wesleyan College Macon, GA Found in Macon, Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 59% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Wesleyan College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 496 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,630
12	Morehouse College	2847	43.96	970 – 1,210	36292	38267	#12 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Morehouse College Atlanta, GA A men’s HBCU, alumni of Morehouse College include Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson. It’s highly selective and about 27% of accepted students enroll....Read more Undergraduates 2,847 Acceptance Rate 44.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,267
13	Augusta University	6049	86.41	970 – 1,160	13976	45037	#13 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Augusta University Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Augusta University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of students attending Augusta University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 6,049 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,037
14	Georgia State University	27415	55.44	960 – 1,200	16854	37844	#14 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Georgia State University’s acceptance rate is 55%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 28% of students attending Georgia State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 34% of......Read more Undergraduates 27,415 Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,854 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,844
15	Piedmont University	1159	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	22252	43761	#15 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 1,159 Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
16	Georgia Southern University	23541	87.89	990 – 1,140	15971	44423	#16 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Located in Statesboro, Georgia Southern University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 30% of students attending Georgia Southern University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 23,541 Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,971 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,423
17	Kennesaw State University	42760	69.19	1,010 – 1,230	15636	47863	#17 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Located in Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University’s acceptance rate is 69%. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 6% of students at Kennesaw State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 42,760 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,863
18	Brenau University	1273	87.78	940 – 1,180	19743	41664	#18 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 1,273 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
19	Chamberlain University-Georgia	1940	91.43	--	32644	59213	#19 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Chamberlain University-Georgia Sandy Springs, GA Located in Sandy Springs, Chamberlain University-Georgia accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Chamberlain University-Georgia will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,940 Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
20	Toccoa Falls College	3013	65.96	1,000 – 1,210	21955	33131	#20 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA Found in Toccoa Falls, Toccoa Falls College accepts 66% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 86% of students attending Toccoa Falls College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,013 Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,131
21	LaGrange College	651	62.09	1,000 – 1,150	21139	46599	#21 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia LaGrange College Lagrange, GA Found in Lagrange, LaGrange College accepts 62% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending LaGrange College will receive institutional grant aid. At LaGrange College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will earn their degree......Read more Undergraduates 651 Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,599
22	University of West Georgia	9103	51.61	950 – 1,130	12913	41000	#22 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Located in Carrollton, the University of West Georgia accepts 52% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at the University of West Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 9,103 Acceptance Rate 51.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,000
23	Young Harris College	1451	62.64	930 – 1,190	21969	36389	#23 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 63% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 1,451 Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
24	Fort Valley State University	2699	65.87	950 – 1,100	10047	28649	#24 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA Found in Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 2,699 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,649
25	Valdosta State University	7166	72.29	920 – 1,110	11144	39416	#25 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Valdosta State University was originally an all women college when it opened in 1913. It became coeducational in 1950. Today, it’s a part of the University System of Georgia. 356 athletes compete as the Blazers, wearing red and black. VSU is a NCAA Division II with football school. Undergraduates 7,166 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,416
26	Columbus State University	6123	99.12	850 – 1,090	12420	39190	#26 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Columbus State University Columbus, GA Located in Columbus, Columbus State University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 22% of students attending Columbus State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Undergraduates 6,123 Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,190
27	Clark Atlanta University	3618	64.22	890 – 1,090	31223	28097	#27 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Clark Atlanta University was the first HBCU in the Southern United States. Originally called Atlanta University when it opened in 1865, it was founded by two former slaves. It received its current name when it merged with Clark College in 1988. CAU is fairly selective. Undergraduates 3,618 Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $31,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,097
28	Albany State University	6154	73.02	780 – 930	11484	35579	#28 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Albany State University Albany, GA Found in Albany, Albany State University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,154 Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $11,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,579
29	Point University	1997	44.26	920 – 1,200	19545	36410	#29 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 44% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,997 Acceptance Rate 44.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
30	Thomas University	1022	38.3	1,000 – 1,220	17823	45305	#30 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Thomas University Thomasville, GA Thomas University received 500 last admissions cycle and, out of the accepted students, 71% enrolled. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is the most popular area of study by far, followed by andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Undergraduates 1,022 Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,305
31	Clayton State University	5551	68.45	860 – 1,070	8192	41633	#31 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Clayton State University Morrow, GA Located in Morrow, Clayton State University accepts 68% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 18% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 5,551 Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 860 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $8,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,633
32	Truett McConnell University	2524	78.26	990 – 1,180	22179	39193	#32 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 2,524 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
33	Emmanuel University	886	74	970 – 1,170	20445	37595	#33 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 63% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 886 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
34	Georgia Southwestern State University	3024	75.17	890 – 1,110	11769	42047	#34 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA Based in Americus, Georgia Southwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 35% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and its four year graduation rate is 20%. Elementary Education and Teaching,......Read more Undergraduates 3,024 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,047
35	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	3825	75.72	890 – 1,090	7308	35495	#35 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA Based in Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s acceptance rate is 76% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,825 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $7,308 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,495
36	Reinhardt University	1129	61.54	970 – 1,170	24550	40411	#36 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 62% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and around 31% of students will earn a degree......Read more Undergraduates 1,129 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
37	Shorter University	1203	96.46	1,010 – 1,210	16821	41860	#37 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,203 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
38	Dalton State College	5135	43.43	830 – 1,070	5625	37491	#38 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Dalton State College Dalton, GA Based in Dalton, Dalton State College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 5% of students attending Dalton State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 5,135 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $5,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,491
39	Middle Georgia State University	7692	99.68	940 – 1,190	11883	39624	#39 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 13% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 7,692 Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $11,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
40	Savannah State University	2966	46.14	850 – 1,000	7956	27494	#40 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Savannah State University Savannah, GA Based in Savannah, Savannah State University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 29% of students attending Savannah State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and around 16% of students......Read more Undergraduates 2,966 Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $7,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,494
41	Georgia Gwinnett College	12230	95.5	940 – 1,170	15225	36756	#41 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 5% of students attending Georgia Gwinnett College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 12,230 Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,756
42	College of Coastal Georgia	3468	98.13	900 – 1,110	14941	35382	#42 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA Found in Brunswick, the College of Coastal Georgia accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students attending the College of Coastal Georgia will receive grant aid from the school. At the College of Coastal Georgia,......Read more Undergraduates 3,468 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,382
43	Life University	899	93.03	930 – 1,110	29111	37368	#43 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Life University Marietta, GA Based in Marietta, Life University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 72% of students attending Life University will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 63% and its four year graduation rate is 21%. The......Read more Undergraduates 899 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $29,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,368
44	Oglethorpe University	1396	88.45	1,100 – 1,340	20490	42691	#44 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Oglethorpe University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Oglethorpe University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $32,484 on average. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 1,396 Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $20,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,691
45	Paine College	390	95.43	820 – 1,000	15935	25240	#45 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 99% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 390 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
46	University of North Georgia	18322	67.94	990 – 1,210	11157	43085	#46 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA Based in Dahlonega, the University of North Georgia’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of students attending the University of North Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 18,322 Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
47	American InterContinental University-Atlanta	734	96.68	--	16482	27823	#47 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA Located in Atlanta, American InterContinental University-Atlanta’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 30% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 14% and around 7% of students will graduate within......Read more Undergraduates 734 Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
48	Beulah Heights University	138	0	--	0	21108	#48 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Beulah Heights University Atlanta, GA Undergraduates 138 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,108
49	Atlanta Metropolitan State College	1549	68.62	750 – 870	4630	26849	#49 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GA Located in Atlanta, Atlanta Metropolitan State College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 3% of students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently receive institutional grant......Read more Undergraduates 1,549 Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 750 – 870 Avg. Net Price $4,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,849
50	South University-Savannah	270	51.58	--	29010	34115	#50 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia South University-Savannah Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, South University-Savannah accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 29% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 270 Acceptance Rate 51.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,010 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
51	Gordon State College	3179	85.9	880 – 1,150	7807	33163	#51 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Gordon State College Barnesville, GA Found in Barnesville, Gordon State College accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 12% of students at Gordon State College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 51% and 5% of......Read more Undergraduates 3,179 Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $7,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,163
52	Strayer University-Georgia	4299	0	--	21351	36582	#52 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Strayer University-Georgia Chamblee, GA Undergraduates 4,299 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
53	Brewton-Parker Christian University	1234	96.49	920 – 1,060	25613	35732	#53 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 96% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,234 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $25,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
54	Herzing University-Atlanta	387	93.75	--	21390	35295	#54 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA Based in Atlanta, Herzing University-Atlanta accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 43% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Herzing University-Atlanta, there is a 25% first year retention rate and a 23%......Read more Undergraduates 387 Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295