Colleges in Georgia

Georgia is located in the southern region of the US and is otherwise known as the “Peach State.” The capital, Atlanta, is an integral cog in the global economic system and is home to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport. When it comes to colleges in Georgia, there are an array of public and private institutions, a number of which have liberal arts curricula. The University System of Georgia has 26 public institutions and all attending students are eligible for Georgia’s unique HOPE Scholarships. The Technical College System of Georgia operates 22 technical colleges. The Peach State claims one of the three oldest public universities, the University of Georgia, having been the first created by state charter in 1785. On top of that, Georgia also has the Savannah Historic District, CDC Museum, and Center for Civil and Human Rights.

Milledgeville, GA

Georgia Military College is a public, 2-year institution located in the city of Milledgeville. GMC consists of 13 campuses throughout the state of Georgia, with an online campus for distance learners, and a prep school for middle school and high...

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Georgia Military College is the best place to go if you are uneasy about being away from the comfort of high school. The teachers are always willing to go above and beyond for the students who try their best. GMC also has multiple trip...

” – Katie from Eatonton, GA

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$9,792

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6,998

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Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Georgia. AMSC features a variety of special programs designed to help students throughout their college careers, such as the Mathematics, Engineering, and...

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I think Metro is an AWESOME school. I thought because I was enrolling to a 2 year school that it would be pointless. On a scale from 1 to 10 I give Metro an 8. My friends that went off to 4 year school and now considering coming to Metro because...

” – Shantel from Riverdale, GA

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$4,985

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1,435

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Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Clarkston, with satellite locations in Covington, Decatur, Lithonia, and Conyers. Georgia Piedmont Tech offers over 150 associate degree, diploma, and certificate...

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$5,682

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2,874

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Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Morehouse School of Medicine is a private medical school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It is an independent institution formerly associated with Morehouse College. MSM is home to several research facilities including the Prevention Research Center...

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891

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution and part of the University System of Georgia. ABAC is based in Tifton, Georgia and is home to the Forest Lakes Golf Club, Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, and the J.G...

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I have learned a lot from the student here by just talking to them. Everybody here will talk with you like they known you for years.

” – Dale from Sylvester, GA

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4 Year

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Suburb or town

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$6,933

average net price

3,647

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Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Toccoa, Georgia. The college is situated on a 1,100-acre campus near the Chattahoochee National Forest, with its namesake, the Toccoa Falls, occupying space on the college...

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Toccoa's a great place to get away from the hurry and scurry of life and focus on God, fellowship, and academics. It's only 1.5 hours from Atlanta and an hour from Greenville, SC, so you can still get to civilization when you want it! Great...

” – Becca from Savannah, GA

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$22,433

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2,046

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Andrew College

Cuthbert, GA

Andrew College is a private, 2-year institution located in Cuthbert, Georgia. Students attending Andrew campus have access to a number of state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Jinks Gymnasium, the ceramics studio, and the Jones Chapel. Andrew...

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It is a 12:1 student teacher ratio! love it !

” – Fernanda from Buford, GA

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$18,938

average net price

247

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Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA

Southern Crescent Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Griffin and Thomaston Georgia, with satellite facilities in Monticello, Jackson, and McDonough. SCTC offers more than 200 programs in Allied Health, Business...

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$5,568

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5,018

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Georgia State University-Perimeter College

Atlanta, GA

Originally founded as DeKalb College, Perimeter College is an urban research university with five campuses in the Atlanta metro area and part of Georgia State University. Perimeter grants associate degrees in over 30 areas of study in association...

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I started attending this school the semester after I graduated high school and believed that it was relatively easy. The first semester, based on what you take, is a big review of high school. I did learn some new things but most of it was a reminder...

” – Christin from Suwanee, GA

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$9,184

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15,456

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Athens Technical College

Athens, GA

Athens Technical College is a unit of the four-campus Technical College System of Georgia. It was founded in 1958 as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School and took its current name in 2000. The campus features a cosmetology salon, a dental clinic...

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Public

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2 Year

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Small city

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$4,937

average net price

3,865

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Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA

Truett McConnell University is a private liberal arts institution based in Cleveland, Georgia. It is administered by the Georgia Baptist Convention. Nursing, biblical studies, and business are the most popular majors. Weekly chapel services and guest...

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When I visited this school I was able to attend a few classes as well. The learned environment was wonderful!! The professors were so willing to assist any students needs or wants and gave there all. This school provides many resources for students...

” – Alyssa from Bluffton, SC

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

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Suburb or town

campus setting

$17,961

average net price

2,796

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA

Georgia Northwestern Technical College maintains seven campuses in northwest Georgia offering technical courses towards 200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates. GNTC offers several programs online or in a hybrid format and partners with the...

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Georgia Northwestern has a wide variety of degrees/certificates to choose from. It is close to home and great for moms that work but want to go back to school. The staff are very friendly and always very helpful.

” – Mandy from Taylorsville, GA

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$2,148

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6,141

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