University
Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA, 30165
706-291-2121
Shorter is a Christian university that offers traditional bachelor’s degrees in forty-eight areas of study, undergraduate degree programs for working adults, and master’s degree programs. Online courses and degree programs are also available.
Website: http://shorter.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: less than 1000, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K, University
South University
709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, GA, 31406
912-201-8000
A private, accredited institution with a 114-year tradition, South University has fifteen campuses, including its main campus in Savannah. The university offers small classes, all taught by faculty members rather than graduate students.
Website: http://www.southuniversity.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: less than 1000, 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
Strayer University
3355 Northeast Expressway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30341
888-378-7293
Strayer has provided higher education for working adults for nearly 120 years. In addition to eighty-nine campuses in twenty-one states, Strayer offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Website: http://strayer.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northeast Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: 20K and up, University
The Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta, GA, 30328
770-394-8300
Founded in 1949 as Massey Business College, the college became the Art Institute of Atlanta in 1975 and is now one of the Art Institutes, a system of more than fifty schools located throughout North America.
Website: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, North Metro
Category: Best of Atlanta 2013, Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K, University
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville, GA, 31792
229-226-1621
This four-year university serves South Georgia and North Florida. It offers seventeen undergraduate majors, eight graduate programs, and a low student-faculty ratio of 10:1. All core classes and some degrees are available online.
Website: http://www.thomasu.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K, University
Troy University
1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite N-101, Atlanta, GA, 30338
770-730-0033
Established in 1887, Troy University now serves approximately 25,000 students on campuses in numerous states (and thirteen time zones). Its main campus is in Troy, Alabama. The university offers weeknight, weekend, and online classes.
Website: http://troy.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, North Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K, University
Troy University
2855 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA
Whether students are looking to further their education as a means for advancement or charting a new career path, Troy University provides the tools and support necessary to be successful in today’s global marketplace. Founded in 1887 as a teachers college, Troy University is a public, historic, international university with more than 18,000 students and […]
Category: Education, University
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
At the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), students don’t just learn in the classroom—they get in the field (or greenhouse, lab, or barn), get dirty, and get firsthand experience. The instructors are known around the world for the research they do on the food, fiber, and environmental issues that affect […]
Category: Education, University
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