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 (USG) 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.

Institution	Primary Campus Location	USG Designation [1]	Campus size as of 2018 [update] (main campus only)	List of Georgia Satellite Campuses as of 2016 [update]
University of Georgia	Athens	Research university, flagship university [2] [3]	762 acres (3.08 km2)	Griffin, Tifton, Atlanta, Lawrenceville
Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta	Research university	400 acres (1.6 km2)	Savannah
Augusta University	Augusta	Research university	670 acres (2.7 km2)	Albany, Rome, Savannah
Georgia State University	Atlanta	Research university	110 acres (0.45 km2)	Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, Newton County
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro	Comprehensive university [4]	920 acres (3.7 km2)	Savannah, Hinesville
Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw	Comprehensive university	384 acres (1.55 km2)	Marietta
University of West Georgia	Carrollton	Comprehensive university	645 acres (2.61 km2)	Newnan, Douglassville
Valdosta State University	Valdosta	Comprehensive university	168 acres (0.68 km2)
Albany State University	Albany	State university, HBCU	232 acres (0.94 km2)
Clayton State University	Morrow	State university	163 acres (0.66 km2)	Peachtree City
Columbus State University	Columbus	State university	132 acres (0.53 km2)
Fort Valley State University	Fort Valley	State university, HBCU	1,365 acres (5.52 km2)
Georgia College & State University	Milledgeville	State university	602 acres (2.44 km2)
Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus	State university	325 acres (1.32 km2)
Middle Georgia State University	Macon	State university	167 acres (0.68 km2)	Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, Warner Robins
Savannah State University	Savannah	State university, HBCU	165 acres (0.67 km2)
University of North Georgia	Dahlonega	State university	630 acres (2.5 km2)	Gainesville, Watkinsville, Cumming, Blue Ridge
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Tifton	Four-year state college	516 acres (2.09 km2)	Bainbridge
Atlanta Metropolitan State College	Atlanta	Four-year state college	79 acres (0.32 km2)
College of Coastal Georgia	Brunswick	Four-year state college	193 acres (0.78 km2)
Dalton State College	Dalton	Four-year state college	146 acres (0.59 km2)
East Georgia State College	Swainsboro	Four-year state college	227 acres (0.92 km2)
Georgia Gwinnett College	Lawrenceville	Four-year state college	250 acres (1.0 km2)
Georgia Highlands College	Rome	Four-year state college	200 acres (0.81 km2)
Gordon State College	Barnesville	Four-year state college	125 acres (0.51 km2)
South Georgia State College	Douglas	Four-year state college	190 acres (0.77 km2)	Waycross

Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), formerly known as the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE), is the body which supervises the U.S. state of Georgia's 22 technical colleges.

• Albany Technical College, Albany
• Athens Technical College, Athens
• Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta
• Augusta Technical College, Augusta
• Central Georgia Technical College, Macon
• Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta
• Coastal Pines Technical College, Waycross
• Columbus Technical College, Columbus
• Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome
• Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston
• Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville
• Lanier Technical College, Oakwood
• North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville
• Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Sandersville
• Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro
• Savannah Technical College, Savannah
• South Georgia Technical College, Americus
• Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia
• Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin
• Southern Regional Technical College, Thomasville
• West Georgia Technical College, Waco
• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta

Independent public institutions

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.

• Georgia Military College, Milledgeville

Private colleges and universities

Large and medium-size private colleges and universities

Institution	Location	Founded	Enrollment (Fall 2015) [5]	Affiliation	Non-profit status	Carnegie basic classification [5]	Carnegie size classification
Emory University	Atlanta	1836	14,769	United Methodist Church	Yes	Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity	Large
Mercer University	Macon	1833	8,552	None	Yes	Doctoral University: Moderate Research Activity	Medium
Savannah College of Art and Design	Savannah	1978	11,973	None	Yes	Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design	Medium
South University	Savannah	1899	11,522	None	No	Master's University: Larger Program	Large

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. ^[6]

• Clark Atlanta University
• Morehouse College – Men's college
• Morehouse School of Medicine
• Spelman College – Women's college

Liberal arts

• Agnes Scott College, Decatur – women's college – affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA)
• Berry College, Mount Berry – Christian school
• Brewton–Parker College, Mount Vernon – affiliated with Georgia Baptist Convention
• Covenant College, Lookout Mountain – Christian school – affiliated with Presbyterian Church in America
• Emmanuel University, Franklin Springs – affiliated with International Pentecostal Holiness Church
• Morris Brown College, Atlanta
• Oglethorpe University, Brookhaven
• Piedmont University, Demorest – affiliated with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and the United Church of Christ
• Reinhardt University, Waleska – affiliated with United Methodist Church
• Shorter University, Rome – affiliated with Georgia Baptist Convention
• Wesleyan College, Macon – women's college – affiliated with United Methodist Church
• Young Harris College, Young Harris – affiliated with United Methodist Church

Others

• Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla
• Andrew College, Cuthbert – affiliated with United Methodist Church
• Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta
• Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Atlanta
• Brenau University, Gainesville
• Christian College of Georgia, Atlanta – affiliated with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Columbia College of Missouri, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
• Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur – affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA)
• Evangeline Booth College, Atlanta – theological school affiliated with The Salvation Army
• Georgia Central University, Atlanta – Christian school affiliated with Korean American Presbyterian Church
• Herzing University, Atlanta
• Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta
• LaGrange College, LaGrange
• Life University, Marietta
• Luther Rice College & Seminary, Lithonia
• Paine College, Augusta – historically black school
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia Campus), Suwanee – pharmacy school
• Point University, West Point – affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ
• Thomas University, Thomasville
• Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa – affiliated with Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Truett McConnell University, Cleveland – affiliated with Georgia Baptist Convention

Small for-profit schools

For-profit institutions are those that are operated by private, profit-seeking businesses.

• Argosy University, Sandy Springs
• Ashworth College, Norcross
• Beulah Heights University^{[ citation needed]}
• Bauder College^{[ citation needed]}
• Gwinnett College, Lilburn
• Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs, Sandy Springs
• Interactive College of Technology^{[ citation needed]}
• Portfolio Center^{[ citation needed]}
• University of Phoenix, Atlanta

Academics and reputation

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. ^[7] These figures do not include transfer, dual enrolled, post-baccalaureate or non-traditional students.

(NOTE: The reported values for public schools are as reported by the USG's annual report, minor variations may exist when comparing to other college search publications such as College Board)

Institution	Type	Average SAT(CR+Math) score of entering freshmen(2012) [8]	Average GPA of entering freshmen(2012) [9]	6-year graduation rates(2006-2012) [10]	First-time freshman retention rate (2012) [11]
Georgia Institute of Technology	Public	1385 e	3.86 c	82%	96%
Emory University [12]	Private	1365 e	3.88	90%	94%
University of Georgia	Public	1240 e	3.76 d	83%	94%
Georgia College & State University	Public	1172	3.42	75.46%	85%
Mercer University [13]	Private	1170 e	3.56	64%	82%
Berry College [14]	Private	1160	3.56	61%	75%
Agnes Scott College	Private	1160 e	3.88	64%	82%
University of North Georgia	Public	1117	3.51	63.08%	78%
Georgia Southern University	Public	1115	3.18	60.51%	77%
Oglethorpe University [15]	Private	1113 e	3.4	56%	80%
4-year institution USG average	Public(all USG schools are public schools)	1110	3.12		74%
Kennesaw State University f	Public	1089	3.20	51.47%	76%
Georgia State University	Public	1082	3.33	57.77%	83%
Morehouse College [16]	Private	1025	3.24	55%	82%
Spelman College [17]	Private	1020	3.63	72%	90%
Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus	Public	1016	3.16	40.86%	69%
Valdosta State University	Public	1015	3.12	52.32%	67%
National average		1010 [18]		58% [19]	77.1% [20]
Columbus State University	Public	987	3.10	41.35%	67%
Georgia Southwestern State University	Public	987	3.23	39.85%	63%
University of West Georgia	Public	965	3.08	46.40%	70
Clayton State University	Public	947	3.22	36.96%	66%
Albany State University	Public	890	2.92	46.01%	65%
Clark Atlanta University [21]	Private	880	3.0	39%	61%
Savannah State University	Public	867	2.74	38.02%	72%
Fort Valley State University	Public	844	2.76	33.82%	60%
Paine College [22]	Private	775	2.64	Not reported	52%

• ^c The average number of AP/IB/Dual Enrollment courses taken by a 2014 accepted freshman at Georgia Tech was 8.5 ^[23]
• ^d The average number of AP/IB/Dual Enrollment courses taken by a 2042 accepted freshman at University of Georgia was 7 ^[24]
• ^e SAT Subject tests are considered at this institution.
• ^f Statistics do not include students that enrolled at Southern Polytechnic State University prior to those institutions' merger.

USG research universities ranked by endowment and research expenditure

Two out of four USG research universities are ranked among the top 25 research universities in the nation. ^[25] The University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology are consistently ranked in the top percentile of research institutions. Both schools are considered^{[ clarification needed]} to be Public Ivies, a designation reserved for top public universities in the United States.

Rank	Institution	Endowment Funds (2013) [26]	Federal research grant award (2008) [27]	Total research expenditure FY 2009 [28]	Institution research funds (NSF FY 2009) [28]	Economic impact(2013) [29]	Number of GRA Eminent Scholars(2013) [30]	Number of GRA VentureLab companies(2013) [31]	Number of Centers of Research Excellence(2013) [32]	Graduate student enrollment (2012)
1	Georgia Institute of Technology	$1,714,876,000	$281,184,000	$561,631,000	$167,766,000	$2.6 billion	23	10	9	7,030
2	University of Georgia	$1,004,171,000	$102,817,000	$349,730,000	$186,998,000	$2.3 billion	15	4	7	8,260
	National Average	$490,946,000
3	Augusta University*	$142,208,000	$39,486,000	$65,473,000	$20,581,000	$1.8 billion	6	1	3	6,245
4	Georgia State University	$165,125,786	$26,257,000	$60,557,000	$27,975,000	$1.6 billion	5	0	3	7,427

• Emory University hosts 14 GRA eminent scholars. Emory is a private school and not a part of the state-supported University System of Georgia. Emory is home to 3 GRA VentureLab companies and a fourth in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology. Emory is a member of 8 Centers for Research Excellence. Emory usually partners with a USG research university in forming Centers of Research Excellence.
• Augusta University values do not reflect the combined numbers from the 2013 Augusta State University merger.

Academic achievement among Georgia colleges and universities

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.

Rank	Institution	Number of Rhodes Scholars [33]
1	University of Georgia	23
2	Emory University	17
3	Georgia Institute of Technology	5
4	Morehouse College	3
5	Mercer University	2
6	Agnes Scott College	1
7	Berry College	1

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.

Institution	Number of Marshall Scholars
Georgia Institute of Technology	8
Emory University	6
University of Georgia	5
Agnes Scott College	1

Rank by Fulbright scholars

In 2012, University of Georgia and Emory University ranked in the top percentile of doctoral/research institutions producing Fulbright scholars. ^[34] 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.

Rank	Institution	Number of Fulbright scholars (2012–2013) [34] [35] [36]
1	University of Georgia	13
2	Emory University	11
3	Spelman College	5
4	Agnes Scott College	4
5	Georgia Institute of Technology	2
6	Mercer University	2
7	Georgia College & State University	1

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.

Rank	Institution	Number of Truman Scholars [37]
1	University of Georgia	17
2	Emory University	9
3	Georgia Institute of Technology	7
4	Spelman College	7
5	Agnes Scott College	5
6	Mercer University	1
7	Morehouse College	1
8	University of West Georgia	1

Historically Black Colleges and Universities ranked by academic measures

There are 7 Historically Black Colleges & Universities ( HBCUs) 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. ^[7]

Institution	Average SAT(CR+Math) score of entering freshman(2012)	Average GPA of entering freshman(2012)	6-year graduation rates(2006-2012)	First-time freshman retention rate (2012)
4-year institution USG average	1110	3.12		74%
Morehouse College [16]	1025	3.24	55%	82%
Spelman College [17]	1020	3.63	72%	90%
National average	1010 [18]		58% [19]	77.1% [20]
Albany State University [38]	890	2.92	46.01%	65%
Clark Atlanta University [21]	880	3.0	39%	61%
Savannah State University [39]	867	2.74	38.02%	72%
Fort Valley State University [40]	844	2.76	33.82%	60%
Paine College [22]	775	2.64	Not reported	52%

Athletic affiliations of 4-year institutions

Institution	Type	Mascot	Athletic Affiliation	Conference
Georgia Tech	Public	Yellow Jackets	NCAA Division I ( FBS)	Atlantic Coast Conference
Georgia	Public	Bulldogs	NCAA Division I ( FBS)	Southeastern Conference
Georgia Southern	Public	Eagles	NCAA Division I ( FBS)	Sun Belt Conference
Georgia State	Public	Panthers	NCAA Division I ( FBS)	Sun Belt Conference
Kennesaw State	Public	Owls	NCAA Division I ( FCS)	ASUN Conference
Savannah State	Public	Tigers	NCAA Division I ( FCS)	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Mercer	Private	Bears	NCAA Division I ( FCS)	Southern Conference
Valdosta State	Public	Blazers	NCAA Division II	Gulf South Conference
West Georgia	Public	Wolves	NCAA Division II	Gulf South Conference
Shorter	Private	Hawks	NCAA Division II	Gulf South Conference
Augusta	Public	Jaguars	NCAA Division II h	Peach Belt Conference
Clayton State	Public	Lakers	NCAA Division II	Peach Belt Conference
Columbus State	Public	Cougars	NCAA Division II	Peach Belt Conference
Georgia College	Public	Bobcats	NCAA Division II	Peach Belt Conference
Georgia Southwestern	Public	Hurricanes	NCAA Division II	Peach Belt Conference
North Georgia	Public	Nighthawks	NCAA Division II	Peach Belt Conference
Young Harris	Private	Mountain Lions	NCAA Division II	Peach Belt Conference
Albany State	Public	Golden Rams	NCAA Division II	Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Fort Valley	Public	Wildcats	NCAA Division II	Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Clark Atlanta	Private	Panthers	NCAA Division II	Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Morehouse	Private (Male)	Maroon Tigers	NCAA Division II	Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Paine	Private	Lions	NCAA Division II	Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Emmanuel	Private	Lions	NCAA Division II NCCAA (Division I)	Conference Carolinas
Coastal Georgia	Public	Mariners	NAIA	Southern States Athletic Conference
Dalton State	Public	Roadrunners	NAIA	Southern States Athletic Conference
Middle Georgia	Public	Knights	NAIA	Southern States Athletic Conference
Brewton-Parker	Private	Barons	NAIA	Southern States Athletic Conference
Brenau	Private	Golden Tigers	NAIA	Southern States Athletic Conference
Life University	Private	Eagles	NAIA	Mid-South Conference
Georgia Gwinnett	Public	Grizzlies	NAIA	Independent
Thomas	Private	Night Hawks	NAIA	Sun Conference
SCAD Savannah	Private	Bees	NAIA	Sun Conference
Reinhardt	Private	Eagles	NAIA	Appalachian Athletic Conference
Point	Private	Skyhawks	NAIA NCCAA (Division I)	Appalachian Athletic Conference
Truett McConnell	Private	Bears	NAIA	Appalachian Athletic Conference
SCAD Atlanta	Private	Bees	NAIA	Appalachian Athletic Conference
Berry	Private	Vikings	NCAA Division III	Southern Athletic Association
Oglethorpe	Private	Stormy Petrels	NCAA Division III	Southern Athletic Association
Agnes Scott	Private (Female)	Scotties	NCAA Division III	USA South Athletic Conference
Covenant	Private	Scots	NCAA Division III	USA South Athletic Conference
LaGrange	Private	Panthers	NCAA Division III	USA South Athletic Conference
Piedmont	Private	Lions	NCAA Division III	USA South Athletic Conference
Wesleyan	Private (Female)	Wolves	NCAA Division III	USA South Athletic Conference
Emory	Private	Eagles	NCAA Division III	University Athletic Association
Abraham Baldwin	Public	Stallions	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Atlanta Metropolitan	Public	Trailblazers	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
East Georgia	Public	Bobcats	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Georgia Highlands	Public	Chargers	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Gordon State	Public	Highlanders	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
South Georgia State	Public	Hawks	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Andrew	Private	Fighting Tigers	NJCAA (Division I)	Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Toccoa Falls	Private	Screaming Eagles	NCCAA (Division II)	None

• ^h Augusta University's men's and women's golf teams compete at the NCAA Division I level.

Closed schools

• Atlanta College of Art in Atlanta (closed in 2006)
• Atlanta Conservatory of Music (closed late 1930s)
• Tift College in Forsyth (closed in 1986)
• Martin Institute in Jefferson (burned to the ground in 1942)
• Southern Catholic College in Dawsonville (closed in 2010)
• Laurus Technical Institute in Atlanta (closed in 2015)

See also

• List of college athletic programs in Alabama
• Georgia Board of Regents
• University System of Georgia
• Georgia Research Alliance
• HOPE Scholarship
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Higher education in the United States
• Lists of American institutions of higher education
• List of recognized higher education accreditation organizations

References

External links

• Department of Education listing of accredited institutions in Georgia