List of colleges and universities in Georgia (U.S. state)

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University System of Georgia locations

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.

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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.

InstitutionPrimary Campus LocationUSG Designation [1] Campus size as of 2018

(main campus only)

List of Georgia Satellite Campuses as of 2016
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 university384 acres (1.55 km2)Marietta
University of West Georgia Carrollton Comprehensive university645 acres (2.61 km2)Newnan, Douglassville
Valdosta State University Valdosta Comprehensive university168 acres (0.68 km2)
Albany State University Albany State university, HBCU 232 acres (0.94 km2)
Clayton State University Morrow State university163 acres (0.66 km2)Peachtree City
Columbus State University Columbus State university132 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 university602 acres (2.44 km2)
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus State university325 acres (1.32 km2)
Middle Georgia State University Macon State university167 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 university630 acres (2.5 km2)Gainesville, Watkinsville, Cumming, Blue Ridge
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton Four-year state college516 acres (2.09 km2)Bainbridge
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta Four-year state college79 acres (0.32 km2)
College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick Four-year state college193 acres (0.78 km2)
Dalton State College Dalton Four-year state college146 acres (0.59 km2)
East Georgia State College Swainsboro Four-year state college227 acres (0.92 km2)
Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville Four-year state college250 acres (1.0 km2)
Georgia Highlands College Rome Four-year state college200 acres (0.81 km2)
Gordon State College Barnesville Four-year state college125 acres (0.51 km2)
South Georgia State College Douglas Four-year state college190 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.

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.

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Georgia's second capitol building, 1937. Now part of Georgia Military College.

Private colleges and universities

Large and medium-size private colleges and universities

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University Center (Hawkins Arena)
InstitutionLocationFoundedEnrollment
(Fall 2015) [5]
AffiliationNon-profit statusCarnegie basic classification [5] Carnegie size classification
Emory University Atlanta 183614,769 United Methodist Church YesDoctoral University: Highest Research ActivityLarge
Mercer University Macon 18338,552NoneYesDoctoral University: Moderate Research ActivityMedium
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah 197811,973NoneYesSpecial Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & DesignMedium
South University Savannah 189911,522NoneNoMaster's University: Larger ProgramLarge

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]

Liberal arts

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Mary Hall at Berry College

Others

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Anderson Hall at Savannah College of Art and Design
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Williams Hall at Luther Rice College & Seminary
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Buttrick Hall at Agnes Scott College

Small for-profit schools

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

Academics and reputation

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Georgia Tech's Tech Tower
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Park Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus at the University of Georgia
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Georgia Regents Medical Center, academic medical center at Augusta University
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Lake Wells and Ruby at Georgia Southern University.

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)

InstitutionTypeAverage 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 Public1385 e 3.86 c 82%96%
Emory University [12] Private1365 e 3.8890%94%
University of Georgia Public1240 e 3.76 d 83%94%
Georgia College & State University Public11723.4275.46%85%
Mercer University [13] Private1170 e 3.5664%82%
Berry College [14] Private11603.5661%75%
Agnes Scott College Private1160 e 3.8864%82%
University of North Georgia Public11173.5163.08%78%
Georgia Southern University Public11153.1860.51%77%
Oglethorpe University [15] Private1113 e 3.456%80%
4-year institution USG averagePublic(all USG schools are public schools)11103.1274%
Kennesaw State University f Public10893.2051.47%76%
Georgia State University Public10823.3357.77%83%
Morehouse College [16] Private10253.2455%82%
Spelman College [17] Private10203.6372%90%
Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus Public10163.1640.86%69%
Valdosta State University Public10153.1252.32%67%
National average1010 [18] 58% [19] 77.1% [20]
Columbus State University Public9873.1041.35%67%
Georgia Southwestern State University Public9873.2339.85%63%
University of West Georgia Public9653.0846.40%70
Clayton State University Public9473.2236.96%66%
Albany State University Public8902.9246.01%65%
Clark Atlanta University [21] Private8803.039%61%
Savannah State University Public8672.7438.02%72%
Fort Valley State University Public8442.7633.82%60%
Paine College [22] Private7752.64Not reported52%

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 billion231097,030
2 University of Georgia $1,004,171,000$102,817,000$349,730,000$186,998,000$2.3 billion15478,260
National Average$490,946,000
3 Augusta University*$142,208,000$39,486,000$65,473,000$20,581,000$1.8 billion6136,245
4 Georgia State University $165,125,786$26,257,000$60,557,000$27,975,000$1.6 billion5037,427

Academic achievement among Georgia colleges and universities

Rank by Rhodes Scholars

59 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 27
2 Emory University 19
3 Georgia Institute of Technology 6
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]

InstitutionAverage 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 average11103.1274%
Morehouse College [16] 10253.2455%82%
Spelman College [17] 10203.6372%90%
National average1010 [18] 58% [19] 77.1% [20]
Albany State University [38] 8902.9246.01%65%
Clark Atlanta University [21] 8803.039%61%
Savannah State University [39] 8672.7438.02%72%
Fort Valley State University [40] 8442.7633.82%60%
Paine College [22] 7752.64Not reported52%

Athletic affiliations of 4-year institutions

InstitutionTypeMascotAthletic AffiliationConference
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 PublicWildcats NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Clark Atlanta PrivatePanthers NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Morehouse Private (Male)Maroon Tigers NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Paine PrivateLions NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Emmanuel PrivateLions NCAA Division II

NCCAA (Division I)

Conference Carolinas
Coastal Georgia PublicMariners NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference
Dalton State PublicRoadrunners NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference
Middle Georgia PublicKnights NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference
Brewton-Parker PrivateBarons NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference
Brenau PrivateGolden Tigers NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference
Life University PrivateEagles NAIA Mid-South Conference
Georgia Gwinnett PublicGrizzlies 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 PrivateVikings NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association
Oglethorpe PrivateStormy Petrels NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association
Agnes Scott Private (Female)Scotties NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference
Covenant PrivateScots NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference
LaGrange PrivatePanthers NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference
Piedmont PrivateLions NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference
Wesleyan Private (Female)Wolves NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference
Emory PrivateEagles NCAA Division III University Athletic Association
Abraham Baldwin PublicStallions NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Atlanta Metropolitan PublicTrailblazers NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
East Georgia PublicBobcats NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Georgia Highlands PublicChargers NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Gordon State PublicHighlanders NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
South Georgia State PublicHawks NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Andrew PrivateFighting Tigers NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Toccoa Falls PrivateScreaming Eagles NCCAA (Division II)None

Closed schools

See also

References

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