PHOTOS: These are the best 15 colleges, universities in Georgia
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2025 Best College in Georgia What are the best colleges in Georgia?
Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College Niche.com produced a list of the 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia. "The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S." (WSB-TV)
15. Morehouse College Morehouse College scored a "B" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 44% with a net price of $36,292, according to Niche. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)
14. Georgia College & State University Georgia College and State University scored a "B" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 78% with a net price of $21,632 according to Niche.
13. Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern scored a "B" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 88% with a net price of $15,971, according to Niche.
12. Thomas University Thomas University scored a "B" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 38% with a net price of $17,823, according to Niche. (WFTV)
11. Berry College Berry College scored a "B" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 64% with a net price of $25,363, according to Niche.
10. Clayton State University Clayton State University scored a "B" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 68% with a net price of $8,192, according to Niche. (Clayton State University)
9. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw State scored a "B+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 69% with a net price of $15,636, according to Niche.
8. Georgia State University Georgia State scored a "B+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 55% with a net price of $16,854, according to Niche.
7. University Of West Georgia West Georgia scored a "B+" from Niche.com and jumped from the 16th spot last year to the 6th spot this year. The acceptance rate is 52% with a net price of $12,913, according to Niche.
6. Augusta University Augusta University scored a "B+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 86% with a net price of $13,976, according to Niche.
4. Mercer University Mercer University scored a "B+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 69% with a net price of $24,364, according to Niche. (Christopher Ian Smith)
3. University of Georgia The University of Georgia scored an "A+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 38% with a net price of $16,662, according to Niche.
2. Emory University Emory University scored an "A+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 11% with a net price of $27,303, according to Niche. (WSBTV.com News Staff)
1. Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech scored an "A+" from Niche.com. The acceptance rate is 14% with a net price of $15,918, according to Niche. (WSB-/WSB-TV)
