SAT Average: 1000-1200
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, GA, 31793
229-391-5001
As one might assume, the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources is the largest on campus at this historic college, but other degrees—such as business and communications—are popular, and nursing is the largest single major.
Website: http://www.abac.edu
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K
Agnes Scott College
141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA, 30030
404-471-6285
This liberal arts college for women offers personalized instruction. The campus, noted for its classic architecture, is in the heart of Decatur.
Website: http://www.agnesscott.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, 31419
912-344-2503
Armstrong is located in historic Savannah and offers 100-plus academic programs in four colleges: education, liberal arts, science and technology, and health professions. All classes are taught by faculty members rather than graduate assistants.
Website: http://armstrong.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Georgia College & State University
231 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA, 31061
478-445-5004
The forty-three-acre campus of this fast-growing state school provides Greek life, an international student body, intramural sports, and more than 100 registered clubs and organizations.
Website: http://www.gcsu.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Georgia Regents University
1120 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, GA, 30912
706-737-1632
Georgia Regents University, home of the Medical College of Georgia, is one of only four public research institutions in Georgia. The university includes nine colleges with nearly 9,000 students, 1,500 full-time faculty members, and 7,000 staff members.
Website: http://gru.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8024, Statesboro, GA, 30460
912-478-4636
Georgia Southern is growing—with a record enrollment of 20,500 from forty-nine states and more than ninety countries, it is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten most popular universities in the nation.
Website: http://georgiasouthern.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 10K-20K, University
Georgia State University
33 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA, 30303
404-413-2000
A major research institution, Georgia State in downtown Atlanta is the second-largest university in Georgia, offering sixty-two degrees in 250 fields of study.
Website: http://gsu.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Downtown
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 20K and up, University
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA, 30144
770-423-6000
Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State draws more than 24,600 students from 130 countries. Ninety bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs represent business, education, humanities, science, and other academic disciplines.
Website: http://www.kennesaw.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 20K and up, University
LaGrange College
601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA, 30240
706-880-8005
This four-year liberal arts and sciences institution is the oldest private college in Georgia. LaGrange actively encourages a global perspective by providing entering freshmen a $2,500 travel voucher for an off-campus travel experience during their junior or senior year.
Website: http://lagrange.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
Mercer University – Macon
1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA, 31207
478-301-2650
More than 8,300 students attend Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges. The university has major campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah, and another four regional academic centers in the state.
Website: http://mercer.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Mercer University – Northeast Atlanta
3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30341
678-547-6400
More than 8,300 students attend Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges. The university has major campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah, and another four regional academic centers in the state.
Website: http://mercer.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northeast Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30314
404-681-2800
The nation’s only private historically black college for men, Morehouse has nearly 2,200 students and twenty-six areas of study. Part of the Atlanta University Center, Morehouse shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners.
Website: http://morehouse.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Downtown
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
North Georgia College & State University
82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA, 30597
706-864-1800
NGCSU serves as one of only six senior military colleges in the U.S. Specializing in leadership training and developing civilian and military leaders since 1873, North Georgia has been designated a leadership institution by the state Board of Regents.
Website: http://northgeorgia.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Piedmont College – Athens
595 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601
706-548-8505
Piedmont College, an independent liberal arts college, offers two locations: a traditional residential campus in Demorest and a commuter-friendly campus in Athens.
Website: http://piedmont.edu/pc/index.php
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
Piedmont College – Demorest
165 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA, 30535
706-778-3000
Piedmont College, an independent liberal arts college, offers two locations: a traditional residential campus in Demorest and a commuter-friendly campus in Athens.
Website: http://piedmont.edu/pc/index.php
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
Savannah College of Art and Design
P.O. Box 2072, Savannah, GA, 31402
912-525-5100
A private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees, SCAD focuses on preparing students for professional creative careers.
Website: http://www.scad.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta
1600 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, 30309
404-253-2700
A private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees, SCAD focuses on preparing students for professional creative careers.
Website: http://www.scad.edu/
Neighborhood: Ansley Park, Atlanta, North Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA, 30060
678-915-7281
Southern Polytechnic is slated to merge with Kennesaw State University by fall 2015.
Website: http://spsu.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University