Colleges in Georgia
56 colleges in Georgia that award bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates: 27 public and 29 private. 5 of them, mostly state colleges, award bachelor's degrees in fewer than a quarter of their undergraduate awards, and 5 award a substantial mix of both. Among colleges where most degrees awarded are bachelor's, the lowest average net price is at Dalton State College ($5,012 a year after grants). Numbers are averages for students receiving federal aid; open a school to see what a family at your income pays.
| College | City | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton | Public | 3,208 | 76% | $6,842 | 36% | $34,996 |
| Agnes Scott College | Decatur | Private | 836 | 62% | $24,754 | 71% | $56,274 |
| Albany State University | Albany | Public | 5,956 | — | $11,898 | 31% | $40,674 |
| Andrew College | Cuthbert | PrivateMostly 2-year · 13% bachelor's | 473 | 46% | $21,823 | 33% | $38,475 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | Atlanta | PublicMostly 2-year · 25% bachelor's | 1,228 | — | $5,258 | 17% | $33,252 |
| Augusta University | Augusta | Public | 5,613 | 86% | $13,787 | 49% | $48,472 |
| Berry College | Mount Berry | Private | 2,245 | 64% | $22,320 | 69% | $53,800 |
| Beulah Heights University | Atlanta | Private | 138 | — | — | 33% | $35,236 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville | Private | 1,029 | 88% | $18,924 | 33% | $54,003 |
| Brewton-Parker College | Mount Vernon | Private | 774 | 96% | $26,054 | 21% | $42,009 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta | Private | 3,603 | 64% | $37,702 | 49% | $42,712 |
| Clayton State University | Morrow | Public | 4,348 | 68% | $8,365 | 40% | $49,179 |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick | Public | 2,979 | 98% | $15,261 | 26% | $39,318 |
| Columbus State University | Columbus | Public | 5,625 | 99% | $13,115 | 42% | $44,544 |
| Covenant College | Lookout Mountain | Private | 939 | 87% | $26,265 | 71% | $50,412 |
| Dalton State College | Dalton | Public | 4,553 | — | $5,012 | 25% | $40,251 |
| East Georgia State College | Swainsboro | PublicMostly 2-year · 0% bachelor's | 1,413 | — | $9,626 | 17% | $37,174 |
| Emmanuel University | Franklin Springs | Private | 775 | 74% | $20,925 | 42% | $38,208 |
| Emory University | Atlanta | Private | 7,298 | 11% | $22,585 | 91% | $80,137 |
| Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley | Public | 2,684 | 66% | $10,338 | 41% | $36,666 |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville | Public | 5,947 | 78% | $20,686 | 64% | $58,140 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville | Public | 11,344 | 96% | $15,844 | 21% | $47,730 |
| Georgia Highlands College | Rome | PublicMostly 2-year · 19% bachelor's | 4,761 | — | $6,928 | 21% | $43,184 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | Public | 18,785 | 14% | $12,116 | 94% | $102,772 |
| Georgia Military College | Milledgeville | PublicMostly 2-year · 12% bachelor's | 3,992 | — | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | Public | 21,790 | 88% | $15,267 | 55% | $53,236 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus | Public | 2,424 | 75% | $12,019 | 41% | $48,757 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta | Public | 26,623 | 55% | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 |
| Gordon State College | Barnesville | PublicBachelor's & associate · 49% bachelor's | 2,544 | 86% | $8,105 | 20% | $37,871 |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | Atlanta | PrivateBachelor's & associate · 46% bachelor's | 387 | 94% | $21,679 | 14% | $36,909 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw | Public | 41,254 | 69% | $15,048 | 52% | $57,552 |
| LaGrange College | Lagrange | Private | 636 | 62% | $20,875 | 47% | $51,745 |
| Life University | Marietta | Private | 893 | 93% | $29,791 | 38% | $47,397 |
| Mercer University | Macon | Private | 4,500 | 69% | $23,847 | 70% | $58,354 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon | Public | 6,574 | 100% | $12,361 | 25% | $40,863 |
| Morehouse College | Atlanta | Private | 2,844 | 44% | $39,013 | 59% | $52,889 |
| Morris Brown College | Atlanta | Private | 432 | — | $24,901 | 25% | — |
| Oglethorpe University | Atlanta | Private | 1,352 | 88% | $19,509 | 54% | $55,232 |
| Paine College | Augusta | Private | 388 | 95% | $16,670 | 14% | $33,338 |
| Piedmont University | Demorest | Private | 1,117 | 93% | $20,599 | 47% | $49,130 |
| Point University | West Point | PrivateBachelor's & associate · 36% bachelor's | 1,996 | 44% | $25,335 | 34% | $38,740 |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska | Private | 1,066 | 62% | $24,425 | 44% | $46,541 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah | Private | 15,243 | 83% | $49,430 | 69% | $45,954 |
| Savannah State University | Savannah | Public | 2,833 | — | $8,172 | 28% | $37,981 |
| Shorter University | Rome | Private | 1,028 | 96% | $16,646 | 38% | $44,604 |
| South Georgia State College | Douglas | PublicBachelor's & associate · 27% bachelor's | 1,466 | — | $8,767 | 16% | $35,697 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta | PrivateBachelor's & associate · 49% bachelor's | 3,414 | 25% | $38,967 | 78% | $59,993 |
| Thomas University | Thomasville | Private | 998 | 38% | $18,499 | 28% | $49,716 |
| Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls | Private | 875 | 66% | $21,642 | 44% | $36,630 |
| Truett McConnell University | Cleveland | Private | 744 | 78% | $22,227 | 38% | $46,700 |
| University of Georgia | Athens | Public | 32,137 | 38% | $13,936 | 90% | $68,726 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega | Public | 16,146 | 68% | $9,823 | 37% | $50,135 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton | Public | 7,520 | 52% | $12,786 | 43% | $49,587 |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta | Public | 6,622 | 72% | $10,945 | 42% | $49,361 |
| Wesleyan College | Macon | Private | 400 | 59% | $12,724 | 45% | $44,317 |
| Young Harris College | Young Harris | Private | 755 | 63% | $22,034 | 42% | $47,195 |
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, latest reported year. Graduation within 6 years; earnings are the median 10 years after starting college.
Best value in Georgia for your income
The Georgia colleges that pay back fastest for a family at your income: what it costs to finish after grants, set against how much more former students earn than high school graduates in Georgia. Pick your income.
| # | College | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Earnings, 10 yrs | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Institute of TechnologyPublic, in-state price | $10,818 | $47,599 | $102,772 | under 1 |
| 2 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $11,237 | $46,184 | $80,137 | 1.0 |
| 3 | University of GeorgiaPublic, in-state price | $13,096 | $55,003 | $68,726 | 1.6 |
| 4 | University of North GeorgiaPublic, in-state price | $10,118 | $44,317 | $50,135 | 2.7 |
| 5 | Clayton State UniversityPublic, in-state price | $9,755 | $46,336 | $49,179 | 3.0 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State UniversityPublic, in-state price | $15,185 | $71,521 | $57,552 | 3.0 |
| 7 | Georgia College & State UniversityPublic, in-state price | $19,179 | $80,552 | $58,140 | 3.3 |
| 8 | Valdosta State UniversityPublic, in-state price | $11,877 | $53,684 | $49,361 | 3.4 |
| 9 | Georgia Southern UniversityPublic, in-state price | $14,965 | $66,145 | $53,236 | 3.4 |
| 10 | University of West GeorgiaPublic, in-state price | $12,957 | $58,307 | $49,587 | 3.6 |
Colleges where most degrees awarded are bachelor's, ranked by years of earnings gain needed to repay the cost to finish at this income. Cost to finish = net price after grants × the average years graduates took (IPEDS). Earnings gain = former students' median earnings 10 years after starting (College Scorecard) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in Georgia (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
Common Data Set in Georgia
The Common Data Set is the standard form colleges fill out each year about admissions, the entering class and financial aid. It shows what a college weighs when deciding, its early decision and waitlist numbers, and how much aid it gives students with and without need. What it is and how to use it.
We have checked 25 Georgia colleges so far, starting with the largest (most recently on Oct 11, 2026). 12 are on our pages; 2 more have posted one we are adding. We are still confirming 9 more. 2 have no current Common Data Set on their website, or send it only on request.
On our pages (12)
- College of Coastal Georgia2025-26 edition on our pages
- Columbus State University2024-25 edition on our pages
- Emory University2025-26 edition on our pages
- Georgia Gwinnett College2025-26 edition on our pages
- Georgia Institute of Technology2025-26 edition on our pages
- Georgia State University2025-26 edition on our pages
- Mercer University2024-25 edition on our pages
- Morehouse College2023-24 edition on our pages
- University of Georgia2025-26 edition on our pages
- University of North Georgia2025-26 edition on our pages
- University of West Georgia2025-26 edition on our pages
- Valdosta State University2024-25 edition on our pages
Posted; we're adding it (2)
- Georgia Southern University2025-26 edition posted; we're adding it
- Kennesaw State University2025-26 edition posted; we're adding it
Newest posted is too old (2)
- Albany State UniversityNewest posted is 2017-18, more than two years old
- Georgia College & State UniversityNewest posted is 2016-17, more than two years old
A college is listed as having no Common Data Set only after a person has checked its website. Colleges: if yours posts one we missed, send the link to rick@educationguide.com. How to ask a college for its Common Data Set.
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