Colleges in Georgia

There are 96 colleges in Georgia, 61 public and 34 private, offering a wide range of programs and majors. Georgia has both small schools (defined as less than 2000 students) and "very large" ones (10,000 or more students) and everything in between, including community colleges, in urban and rural environments.

The oldest and largest public institution is the University of Georgia, located in Athens. It offers 79 degree programs in a wide range of fields, many of which, including business, education, and journalism, are highly-regarded by U.S. News & World Report. University of Georgia is one of the oldest public institutions in the country and is considered a "Public Ivy," a distinction coined in 1985 bestowed to universities that provide an Ivy League experience at a public school price.

For students aspiring to study science or technology, the Georgia Institute of Technology (or Georgia Tech) is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country for its degree programs in engineering, computing, and sciences. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, the state's capital.

Other Georgia colleges include Albany State University in Albany, Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Valdolsta State University, and many, many more.

Cappex has tons of resources for students considering a college in Georgia, including plenty of ways to help you find and apply for scholarships. Begin by browsing the complete list of colleges and universities below.