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

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.

The Seal of the U.S. State of Georgia
UGA
Georgia Tech
Augusta
GAST
GASO
KSU
West Georgia
Valdosta St
Albany St
Armstrong St
Clayton St
Columbus St
Fort Valley St
GCSU
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Middle Georgia St
Savannah St
North Georgia
Abraham Baldwin
Atlanta Metropolitan
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Coastal Georgia
Dalton St
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Georgia Gwinnett
Georgia Highlands
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University System of Georgia Locations

Public Institutions

University System of Georgia (USG)

The University System of Georgia (USG) is the organizational body that includes 29 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 Location Founded USG Designation[1] President[2] Enrollment[3]

(Fall 2014)

Budget[4]

(FY 2013)

 Campus size as of 2012

(main campus only)

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Atlanta 1885 Research University G. P. "Bud" Peterson 23,108 $1,173,600,248 400 acres (1.6 km2)
University of Georgia (UGA) Athens 1785 Research University, Flagship University[5][6] Jere W. Morehead 35,197 $1,201,462,537 759 acres (3.07 km2)
Augusta University (formerly Medical College of Georgia) Augusta 1828 Research University Brooks A. Keel 8,530 $729,111,083 485 acres (1.96 km2)
Georgia State University (GAST) Atlanta 1913 Research University Mark P. Becker 53,927 b $745,754,593 48 acres (0.19 km2)
Georgia Southern University (GASO) Statesboro 1906 Comprehensive University[7] Jean Bartels (Interim) 20,542 $317,928,202 920 acres (3.7 km2)
Kennesaw State University (KSU) Kennesaw 1963 Comprehensive University Daniel S. Papp 32,500 c $334,780,810 384 acres (1.55 km2)
University of West Georgia Carrollton 1906 Comprehensive University Beheruz Sethna 12,206 $172,798,643 645 acres (2.61 km2)
Valdosta State University Valdosta 1906 Comprehensive University William J. McKinney 11,563 $200,243,178 168 acres (0.68 km2)
Albany State University a Albany 1903 State University, HBCU Everette J. Freeman 3,910 $86,981,360 232 acres (0.94 km2)
Armstrong State University Savannah 1935 State University Linda M. Bleicken 7,094 $100,145,087 268 acres (1.08 km2)
Clayton State University Morrow 1969 State University Thomas J. "Tim" Hynes 7,022 $95,664,212 163 acres (0.66 km2)
Columbus State University Columbus 1958 State University Timothy S. Mescon 8,192 $114,567,890 132 acres (0.53 km2)
Fort Valley State University Fort Valley 1895 State University, HBCU Larry Rivers 2,594 $97,501,467 630 acres (2.5 km2)
Georgia College & State University (GCSU or Georgia College) Milledgeville 1889 State University Steve Dorman 6,772 $118,297,278 602 acres (2.44 km2)
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus 1906 State University Kendall Blanchard 2,666 $47,154,213 325 acres (1.32 km2)
Middle Georgia State University (formerly Macon State College and Middle Georgia College) Macon 1884 State University Christopher Blake 7,927 $109,922,257 167 acres (0.68 km2)
Savannah State University Savannah 1890 State University, HBCU Cheryl D. Dozier (interim) 4,915 $96,739,846 165 acres (0.67 km2)
University of North Georgia (formerly North Georgia College and State University and Gainesville State College) Dahlonega 1873 State University Bonita Jacobs 16,064 $102,719,045 630 acres (2.5 km2)
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton 1908 Four-Year State College David C. Bridges 3,458 $46,362,570 516 acres (2.09 km2)
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta 1974 Four-Year State College Gary McGaha 3,033 $32,940,857 79 acres (0.32 km2)
Bainbridge State College Bainbridge 1970 Four-Year State College Richard A. Carvajal 2,470 $37,832,604 173 acres (0.70 km2)
College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick 1961 Four-Year State College Valerie A. Hepburn 3,008 $40,783,295 193 acres (0.78 km2)
Dalton State College Dalton 1963 Four-Year State College John O. Schwenn 4,854 $48,620,345 146 acres (0.59 km2)
Darton State College a Albany 1963 Four-Year State College Paul Jones (interim) 5,623 $56,485,982 186 acres (0.75 km2)
East Georgia State College Swainsboro 1973 Four-Year State College Robert G. Boehmer (interim) 2,910 $28,935,327 227 acres (0.92 km2)
Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville 2005 Four-Year State College Daniel J. Kaufman 10,828 $110,013,508 250 acres (1.0 km2)
Georgia Highlands College Rome 1970 Four-Year State College J. Randy Pierce 5,365 $43,422,668 200 acres (0.81 km2)
Gordon State College Barnesville 1852 Four-Year State College Shelley C. Nickel (interim) 4,047 $50,123,832 125 acres (0.51 km2)
South Georgia State College (formerly South Georgia College and Waycross College) Douglas 1906 Four-Year State College Virginia M. Carson 2,611 $36,633,333 190 acres (0.77 km2)
Total 312,936

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.

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

Private colleges and universities

Large private colleges and universities

The Emory University Candler Library
University Center (Hawkins Arena)
Institution Location Founded Enrollment
(Fall 2013)		 Campus
Acreage		 Affilitation Carnegie
Classification[10]
Emory University Druid Hills 1836 14,513 631 United Methodist Church Very High Research Activity
Mercer University Macon 1833 8,557 - Baptist Master's University - Large

Medium-size and small 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.

Liberal arts

Mary Hall at Berry College

Others

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

For-Profit schools

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

Academics and reputation

Georgia Tech's Tech Tower
Park Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus at the University of Georgia
Georgia Regents Medical Center, academic medical center at Augusta University
Lake Wells and Ruby at Georgia Southern University.
The University Village at dusk at Kennesaw State 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.[11] These figures do not include transfer, duel 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 Collegeboard)

Institution Type Average SAT(CR+Math) score of entering freshman(2012)[12] Average GPA of entering freshman(2012)[13] 6-year graduation rates(2006-2012)[14] First-time freshman retention rate (2012)[15]
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Public 1385e 3.86c 82% 96%
Emory University[16] Private 1365e 3.88 90% 94%
University of Georgia (UGA) Public 1240e 3.76d 83% 94%
Georgia College & State University (Georgia College or GCSU) Public 1172 3.42 75.46% 85%
Mercer University[17] Private 1170e 3.56 64% 82%
Berry College[18] Private 1160 3.56 61% 75%
Agnes Scott College Private 1160e 3.88 64% 82%
University of North Georgia (UNG) Public 1117 3.51 63.08% 78%
Georgia Southern University (GA Southern/GSU) Public 1115 3.18 60.51% 77%
Oglethorpe University[19] Private 1113e 3.4 56% 80%
4-year institution USG average Public(all USG schools are public schools) 1110 3.12 74%
Kennesaw State University (KSU)f Public 1089 3.20 51.47% 76%
Georgia State University (GSU) Public 1082 3.33 57.77% 83%
Morehouse College[20] Private 1025 3.24 55% 82%
Spelman College[21] Private 1020 3.63 72% 90%
Armstrong Atlantic State University Public 1016 3.16 40.86% 69%
Valdosta State University Public 1015 3.12 52.32% 67%
National average 1010[22] 58%[23] 77.1%[24]
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[25] 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[26] Private 775 2.64 Not reported 52%

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.[29] The University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology are consistently ranked in the top percentile of research institutions. Both schools are considered to be Public Ivies, a designation reserved for top public universities in the United States.

Rank Institution Endowment Funds (2013)[30] Federal research grant award (2008)[31] Total research expenditure FY 2009[32] Institution research funds (NSF FY 2009)[32] Economic impact(2013)[33] Number of GRA Eminent Scholars(2013)[34] Number of GRA VentureLab companies(2013)[35] Number of Centers of Research Excellence(2013)[36] 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 $786,171,000 $102,817,000 $349,730,000 $186,998,000 $2.3 billion 15 4 7 8,260
National Average $490,946,000
3 Georgia 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 $118,825,000 $26,257,000 $60,557,000 $27,975,000 $1.6 billion 5 0 3 7,427

Academic achievement among Georgia colleges and universities

Rank of Georgian College and Universities 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[37]
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 of Georgian College and Universities by Marshall Scholars

The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech 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.[38]

Institution Number of Marshall Scholars[38]
Georgia Institute of Technology 8
Emory University 6
University of Georgia 5
Agnes Scott College 1

Rank of Georgian College and Universities by Fulbright Scholars

In 2012, University of Georgia and Emory University ranked in the top percentile of doctoral/research institutions producing Fulbright Scholars.[39] 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)[39][40][41]
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 of Georgian College and Universities 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[42]
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

HBCUs ranked by academic measures(public & private)

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.[11]

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[20] 1025 3.24 55% 82%
Spelman College[21] 1020 3.63 72% 90%
National average 1010[22] 58%[23] 77.1%[24]
Albany State University[43] 890 2.92 46.01% 65%
Clark Atlanta University[25] 880 3.0 39% 61%
Savannah State University[44] 867 2.74 38.02% 72%
Fort Valley State University[45] 844 2.76 33.82% 60%
Paine College[26] 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 State Public Panthers NCAA Division I (FBS) Sun Belt Conference
Georgia Southern Public Eagles NCAA Division I (FBS) Sun Belt Conference
Kennesaw State Public Owls NCAA Division I (FCS) Atlantic Sun 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
Armstrong State Public Pirates NCAA Division II Peach Belt 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
Agnes Scott Private (Female) Scotties NCAA Division III Great South Athletic Conference
Wesleyan Private (Female) Pioneers NCAA Division III Great South Athletic Conference
Berry Private Vikings NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association
Oglethorpe Private Stormy Petrels NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association
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
Emory Private Eagles NCAA Division III University Athletic Association
Coastal Georgia Public Mariners NAIA (Division I) Southern States Athletic Conference
Dalton State Public Roadrunners NAIA (Division I) Southern States Athletic Conference
Middle Georgia Public Knights NAIA (Division I) Southern States Athletic Conference
Brewton-Parker Private Barons NAIA (Division I) Southern States Athletic Conference
Brenau Private Golden Tigers NAIA (Division I) Southern States Athletic Conference
Life University Private Roadrunners NAIA (Division I) Mid-South Conference
Georgia Gwinnett Public Grizzlies NAIA (Division I) Independent
Thomas Private Night Hawks NAIA (Division I) The Sun Conference
SCAD Savannah Private Bees NAIA The Sun Conference
Reinhardt Private Eagles NAIA (Division II) Appalachian Athletic Conference
Point Private Skyhawks NAIA (Division II)

NCCAA (Division I)

 Appalachian Athletic Conference
Truett-McConnell Private Bears NAIA (Division II) Appalachian Athletic Conference
SCAD Atlanta Private Bees NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference
Abraham Baldwin Public Stallions NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Atlanta Metropolitan Public Trailblazers NJCAA (Division I) Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association
Darton State Public Cavaliers 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

Closed schools

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Presidents of the Colleges & Universities of the USG
  3. ↑ "Fall 2014 Semester Enrollment Report Enrollment, FTE, and Full-Time Status" (PDF). USG 2014 Enrollment Report. University System of Georgia. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
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  10. ↑ Carnegie Foundation University Classification | accessdate = 2015-02-20
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  17. ↑ "Mercer University". Collegeboard. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
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  19. ↑ "Oglethorpe University". Collegeboard. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
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  21. 1 2 "Spelman College". Collegeboard. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  22. 1 2 "Average Scores". Collegeboard. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  23. 1 2 "Fast Facts". NCES. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
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  25. 1 2 "Clark Atlanta University". Collegeboard. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  26. 1 2 "Paine College". Collegeboard. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
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  35. ↑ "VentureLabs". Georgia Research Alliance. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  36. ↑ "Research Centers". Georgia Research alliance. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  37. ↑ "The Rhodes Scholarships". Rhode Scholars. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
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  41. ↑ "BACHELOR’S INSTITUTIONS RECEIVING FULBRIGHT AWARDS FOR 2012 ‐ 2013" (PDF). Fulbright. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  42. ↑ "Meet Our Scholars". Truman.gov. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
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  44. ↑ "Savannah State University". Collegeboard. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  45. ↑ "Fort Valley State University". Collegeboard. Retrieved 8 June 2013.

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