A new study by Niche ranks the best college in Georgia for 2026, and we’ve gotta say, with all of our incredible schools, we’re not surprised with what made the list!
Of course, two Georgia schools, Georgia Tech and Emory, which Forbes calls the ‘New Ivies’, top the list. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of other amazing schools in Georgia. Keep scrolling to see the full list.
Here are the top 20 schools in Georgia, in order:
- Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta
- Emory University in Atlanta
- University of Georgia in Athens
- Mercer University in Macon
- Spelman College in Atlanta
- Augusta University in Augusta
- University of West Georgia in Carrolton
- Georgia State University in Atlanta
- Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw
- Clayton State University in Morrow
- Berry College in Mount Berry
- Thomas University in Thomasville
- Georgia Southern University in Statesboro
- Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville
- Morehouse College in Atlanta
- Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus
- Columbus State University in Columbus
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton
- University of North Georgia in Dahlonega
- Oglethorpe University in Atlanta
How does Niche come up with this data?
Of course, what makes the ‘best college’ might seem subjective, but Niche has a comprehensive methodology to help find the top schools.
They state,…