Education
University of Georgia
Terrell Hall, Athens, GA, 30602
706-542-8776
The first state-chartered university in the country, UGA offers bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 fields and provides 184 study abroad and exchange programs.
Website: http://uga.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1200 and up, Undergrad Enrollment: 20K and up, University
University of North Georgia
82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA, 30597
706-864-1400
The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College in January 2013. In addition to housing the Military College of Georgia, the university offers more than 100 programs of study.
Website: http://ung.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 10K-20K, University
University of Phoenix
8200 Roberts Drive, Suite 300, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350
678-731-0555
The University of Phoenix has had campuses in Georgia since 2001. Today the university has two locations in greater Atlanta, and almost 20,000 alumni live in the metro area (although not all graduated from Georgia locations).
Website: http://www.phoenix.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, 30118
678-839-5000
Nearly 12,000 students are enrolled at the University of West Georgia. With ninety-seven programs of study and nearly 150 student organizations, UWG was named one of the best Southeastern colleges by the Princeton Review.
Website: http://www.westga.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: less than 1000, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Valdosta State University
1500 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA, 31698
229-333-5791
This comprehensive university includes students from all fifty states as well as sixty-seven countries. The Student Success Center and VSU Freshman Year Experience help in the college transition.
Website: http://www.valdosta.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Weber School/The Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School
6751 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA, 30328
404-917-2500
Private high school in Sandy Springs. Pluralistic Judaism affiliation. GISA class AAA athletics.
Website: http://www.weberschool.org/index.cfm
Neighborhood: Atlanta, North Metro, Sandy Springs
Category: Education, High School, Independent Schools, Private
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210
800-447-6610
Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Seminar-style classes and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio provide individual attention. The entire 200-acre campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Website: http://wesleyancollege.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
Wesleyan School
5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092
770-448-7640
Private K–12 school in Peachtree Corners. Nondenominational Christian affiliation. GHSA class AA athletics.
Website: http://www.wesleyanschool.org/Pages/welcome.aspx
Neighborhood: Peachtree Corners
Category: Education, Elementary School, High School, Independent Schools, K-12, Middle School, Private
Wesleyan School
5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092
5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, 30092 770-448-7640 wesleyanschool.org GRADES OFFERED K–12 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 1,179 NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 496 FOUNDED 1963 STUDENTS OF COLOR 19.5% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (K–5) 16 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) 17 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (HIGH SCHOOL) 15 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Christian nondenominational SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 8% […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
Westminster
1424 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA
1424 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, 30327 404-355-8673 westminster.net GRADES OFFERED K–12 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 1,896 NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 821 FOUNDED 1951 STUDENTS OF COLOR 37% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (K–5) 18 (2 teachers per class) AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) 15 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (HIGH SCHOOL) 16 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Christian SENIORS WITH […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
Westwood College
1100 Spring Street, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA, 30309
404-745-9862
Westwood provides career-focused associate’s and bachelor’s programs. The school works directly with Atlanta-area employers to create programs that prepare students for jobs that are in demand.
Website: http://www.westwood.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Midtown
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: 10K-20K
Westwood College – Northlake
2309 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345
770-743-3000
Westwood provides career-focused associate’s and bachelor’s programs. The school works directly with Atlanta-area employers to create programs that prepare students for jobs that are in demand.
Website: http://www.westwood.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northeast Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: 10K-20K
Whitefield Academy
1 Whitefield Drive, Mableton, GA, 30126
678-305-3000
Private pre-K4–12 school in Mableton. Nondenominational Christian affiliation. GHSA class A athletics.
Website: http://www.whitefieldacademy.com/default.aspx
Neighborhood: Mableton
Category: Education, Elementary School, High School, Independent Schools, K-12, Middle School, Preschools/Pre-K, Private
Whitefield Academy
1 Whitefield Drive, Mableton, GA, 30126
1 Whitefield Drive, Mableton, 30126 678-305-3000 whitefieldacademy.com GRADES OFFERED pre-K4–12 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 814 NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 280 FOUNDED 1997 STUDENTS OF COLOR 25% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 16–18 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION nondenominational SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 10% GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED pre-K4 LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED French, Latin, Spanish LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
Whitefield Academy
1 Whitefield Drive, Smyrna, GA, 30126
1 Whitefield Drive, Smyrna, 30126 678-305-3000 whitefieldacademy.com GRADES OFFERED pre-K–12 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 853 NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 295 FOUNDED 1997 STUDENTS OF COLOR 29% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 18–20 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION nondenominational Christian SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 4% GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED pre-K LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED French, Latin, Spanish LOWEST TUITION FOR […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
Woodward Academy
404-765-4000
Private pre-K–12 school in College Park with an additional pre-K–6 campus in Johns Creek. No religious affiliation. GHSA class AAAA athletics.
Website: http://www.woodward.edu/index.aspx
Neighborhood: College Park
Category: Education, Elementary School, High School, Independent Schools, K-12, Middle School, Preschools/Pre-K, Private
Woodward Academy
1662 Rugby Avenue, College Park, GA
Main campus: 1662 Rugby Avenue, College Park, 30337, 404-765-4001 North campus (pre-K–6): 6565 Boles Road, Johns Creek, 30097, 404-765-4490 woodward.edu GRADES OFFERED pre-K–12 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 2,427 NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 1,080 FOUNDED 1900 STUDENTS OF COLOR 54% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 14 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION none SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 6.7% GRADE FOREIGN […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
Young Harris College
P.O. Box 116, Young Harris, GA, 30582
706-379-5123
Located in the mountains of North Georgia, Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree–granting college founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college currently has more than 1,100 students across five divisions.
Website: http://yhc.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
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