Top Universities in Georgia
For those interested in studying in Georgia, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Georgia institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | Emory University (Atlanta, GA) Tuition: $42,980 Total enrollment: 13,893 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 26.7% Average freshman retention rate: 95% 6-year graduation rate: 90% Classes with under 20 students: 65.6% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1280-1470 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA) Tuition: in-state: $10,098, out-of-state: $29,402 Total enrollment: 20,941 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 51.2% Average freshman retention rate: 94% 6-year graduation rate: 79% Classes with under 20 students: 41.0% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1260-1450 |
| 3 | University of Georgia (Athens, GA) Tuition: in-state: $9,842, out-of-state: $28,052 Total enrollment: 34,816 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.0% Average freshman retention rate: 94% 6-year graduation rate: 83% Classes with under 20 students: 38.6% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1120-1310 |
| 4 | Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA) Tuition: $18,912 Total enrollment: 3,843 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 71.7% Average freshman retention rate: 65% 6-year graduation rate: 41% Classes with under 20 students: 41.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 810-970 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) Tuition: in-state: $6,724, out-of-state: $19,000 Total enrollment: 20,212 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 49.5% Average freshman retention rate: 80% 6-year graduation rate: 47% Classes with under 20 students: 23.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1030-1180 |
| 6 | Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) Tuition: in-state: $9,664, out-of-state: $27,874 Total enrollment: 32,022 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 51.0% Average freshman retention rate: 83% 6-year graduation rate: 48% Classes with under 20 students: 16.1% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1000-1190 |