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	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	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 8 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 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
2	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	20592	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	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 20,592 Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
3	University of Georgia	31514	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	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 31,514 Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
4	Spelman College	2712	24.87	1,110 – 1,330	37403	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. 23% 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 2,712 Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $37,403 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,676
5	Agnes Scott College	843	62.15	1,180 – 1,370	25609	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 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,382
6	Berry College	2254	64	1,120 – 1,320	25383	45014	#6 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 66%......Read more Undergraduates 2,254 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
7	Covenant College	1087	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#7 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% – 72% graduate in six years. Undergraduates 1,087 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
8	Mercer University	4690	68.89	1,180 – 1,370	24197	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 98% 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 $24,197 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
9	Savannah College of Art and Design	14657	83.68	1,080 – 1,280	46524	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 84% 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 14,657 Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
10	Georgia College & State University	6006	87.79	1,070 – 1,240	19769	50644	#10 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Found in Milledgeville, Georgia College & State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 13% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Georgia......Read more Undergraduates 6,006 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,644
11	Morehouse College	2847	43.96	970 – 1,210	34733	38267	#11 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 $34,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,267
12	Wesleyan College	595	62.07	1,060 – 1,210	15621	35630	#12 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Wesleyan College Macon, GA Found in Macon, Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 62% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Wesleyan College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 595 Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,630
13	Piedmont University	1159	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#13 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 100% 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 $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
14	Georgia State University	27438	55.43	960 – 1,220	16390	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 unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 10% of students attending Georgia State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 34%......Read more Undergraduates 27,438 Acceptance Rate 55.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,844
15	Brenau University	1273	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#15 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 86% 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 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
16	Augusta University	5684	89.31	1,020 – 1,230	13486	45037	#16 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Augusta University Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Augusta University’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of students attending Augusta University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Undergraduates 5,684 Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,037
17	Toccoa Falls College	3013	65.89	1,070 – 1,240	20657	33131	#17 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 $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Toccoa Falls College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,013 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,131
18	Georgia Southern University	23618	87.89	990 – 1,140	16957	44423	#18 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 27% of students attending Georgia Southern University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 23,618 Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,423
19	LaGrange College	582	58.05	1,000 – 1,150	24564	46599	#19 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia LaGrange College Lagrange, GA Found in Lagrange, LaGrange College accepts 58% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending LaGrange College will receive institutional grant aid. At LaGrange College, there is a 60% first year retention rate and around 39% of students will earn their degree......Read more Undergraduates 582 Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $24,564 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,599
20	Kennesaw State University	42840	69.19	1,010 – 1,230	17566	47863	#20 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 8% of students at Kennesaw State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 42,840 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,863
21	University of West Georgia	9157	51.61	950 – 1,130	14962	41000	#21 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 15% of students at the University of West Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 9,157 Acceptance Rate 51.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,000
22	Young Harris College	1403	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#22 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% 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 76%....Read more Undergraduates 1,403 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
23	Clark Atlanta University	3495	64.63	880 – 1,120	29736	28097	#23 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 3,495 Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $29,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,097
24	Truett McConnell University	2612	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#24 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% 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 69% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 2,612 Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
25	Valdosta State University	7206	72.14	920 – 1,110	11532	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 7,206 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,416
26	Shorter University	1322	96.93	970 – 1,210	16692	41860	#26 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Shorter University Rome, GA Found in Rome, Shorter University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Shorter University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,322 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,860
27	Columbus State University	6033	99.18	900 – 1,140	11384	39190	#27 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 6,033 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,190
28	Emmanuel University	861	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#28 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Undergraduates 861 Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
29	Fort Valley State University	2558	62.8	870 – 1,010	11457	28649	#29 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA Found in Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. Approximately 21% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 2,558 Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $11,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,649
30	Albany State University	6018	97.14	790 – 940	13775	35579	#30 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Albany State University Albany, GA Found in Albany, Albany State University accepts 97% of applicants. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 12% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,018 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 790 – 940 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,579
31	Georgia Southwestern State University	2760	77.16	970 – 1,140	11779	42047	#31 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA Based in Americus, Georgia Southwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 39% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 63% and its four year graduation rate is 20%. Business Administration and......Read more Undergraduates 2,760 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,047
32	Clayton State University	5301	70.56	890 – 1,070	9397	41633	#32 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Clayton State University Morrow, GA Located in Morrow, Clayton State University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 10% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 5,301 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,633
33	Reinhardt University	1082	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#33 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Undergraduates 1,082 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
34	Point University	2617	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#34 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,617 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
35	Life University	902	93.03	930 – 1,110	30403	37368	#35 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 69% of students attending Life University will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 61% and its four year graduation rate is 24%. The......Read more Undergraduates 902 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $30,403 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,368
36	Dalton State College	4902	43.43	930 – 1,110	5083	37491	#36 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 3% of students attending Dalton State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 4,902 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $5,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,491
37	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	3768	77.16	890 – 1,100	6923	35495	#37 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA Based in Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,768 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $6,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,495
38	Middle Georgia State University	7485	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#38 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 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 7,485 Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
39	Oglethorpe University	1361	88.6	1,100 – 1,340	22251	42691	#39 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Undergraduates 1,361 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,691
40	College of Coastal Georgia	3468	98.13	850 – 1,120	12670	35382	#40 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 850 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,382
41	Georgia Gwinnett College	11918	95.57	850 – 1,040	11037	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 unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Georgia Gwinnett College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 11,918 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,756
42	Paine College	344	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#42 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 344 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
43	Savannah State University	2857	83.68	890 – 1,010	8506	27494	#43 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Savannah State University Savannah, GA Based in Savannah, Savannah State University’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 26% of students attending Savannah State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 11% of students......Read more Undergraduates 2,857 Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $8,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,494
44	University of North Georgia	18329	67.94	990 – 1,210	11687	43085	#44 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA Undergraduates 18,329 Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
45	Thomas University	882	43.16	920 – 1,140	19087	45305	#45 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Thomas University Thomasville, GA Thomas University received 500 last admissions cycle and, out of the accepted students, 62% enrolled. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is the most popular area of study by far, followed by andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Undergraduates 882 Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,305
46	Atlanta Metropolitan State College	1551	67.51	750 – 870	4902	26849	#46 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GA Located in Atlanta, Atlanta Metropolitan State College accepted 68% 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 1% of students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently receive institutional grant......Read more Undergraduates 1,551 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 750 – 870 Avg. Net Price $4,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,849
47	Brewton-Parker Christian University	1049	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#47 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,049 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
48	Gordon State College	3129	86.78	850 – 1,050	8255	33163	#48 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Gordon State College Barnesville, GA Undergraduates 3,129 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $8,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,163
49	American InterContinental University-Atlanta	670	95.45	--	15590	27823	#49 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA Undergraduates 670 Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
50	Herzing University-Atlanta	499	94.12	--	22886	35295	#50 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA Undergraduates 499 Acceptance Rate 94.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
51	South University-Savannah	247	81.76	--	24116	34115	#51 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia South University-Savannah Savannah, GA Undergraduates 247 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115