2026 Best Public Universities in Georgia

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21 Georgia schools ranked in Kollegio's 2026 Best Public Universities ranking, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

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Undergraduate enrollment

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268763

Financial

Alumni starting salary

Tuition cost

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$67,000

In-state tuition

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Proportion of need based aid received

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100%Clear Filter

International students received aid

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100%

Average aid package

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$82,308

Application fee

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$150

Academics

Mean GPA

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Mean SAT

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1200

Mean ACT

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#1 Best Public Universities

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta

Acceptance rate

16.5%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$10,258

Avg. Cost after Aid

$17,000

#2 Best Public Universities

University of Georgia

Athens

Acceptance rate

37.2%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$9,790

Avg. Cost after Aid

$17,000

#3 Best Public Universities

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville

Acceptance rate

87.8%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$7,508

Avg. Cost after Aid

$20,000

#4 Best Public Universities

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw

Acceptance rate

69.2%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$4,450

Avg. Cost after Aid

$18,000

#5 Best Public Universities

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro

Acceptance rate

89.6%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$4,371

Avg. Cost after Aid

$16,000

#6 Best Public Universities

Georgia State University

Atlanta

Acceptance rate

62.3%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$7,158

Avg. Cost after Aid

$18,000

#7 Best Public Universities

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega

Acceptance rate

72.2%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$5,596

Avg. Cost after Aid

$12,000

#8 Best Public Universities

Augusta University

Augusta

Acceptance rate

89.3%

Institution type

UPWG

Total Tuition Cost

$6,892

Avg. Cost after Aid

$15,000

#9 Best Public Universities

Clayton State University

Morrow

Acceptance rate

70.6%

Institution type

COMP

Total Tuition Cost

$4,064

Avg. Cost after Aid

$10,000

#10 Best Public Universities

University of West Georgia

Carrollton

Acceptance rate

49.4%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$4,371

Avg. Cost after Aid

$15,000

#11 Best Public Universities

Valdosta State University

Valdosta

Acceptance rate

72.1%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$4,371

Avg. Cost after Aid

$13,000

#12 Best Public Universities

Columbus State University

Columbus

Acceptance rate

99.2%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$4,371

Avg. Cost after Aid

$14,000

#13 Best Public Universities

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley

Acceptance rate

62.8%

Institution type

UPWG

Total Tuition Cost

$4,064

Avg. Cost after Aid

$13,000

#14 Best Public Universities

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus

Acceptance rate

77.2%

Institution type

COMP

Total Tuition Cost

$4,064

Avg. Cost after Aid

$13,000

#15 Best Public Universities

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville

Acceptance rate

95.6%

Institution type

4YEAR

Total Tuition Cost

$3,214

Avg. Cost after Aid

$11,000

#16 Best Public Universities

Albany State University

Albany

Acceptance rate

71.0%

Institution type

COMP

Total Tuition Cost

$4,064

Avg. Cost after Aid

$14,000

#17 Best Public Universities

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton

Acceptance rate

77.2%

Institution type

4YEAR

Total Tuition Cost

$2,563

Avg. Cost after Aid

$8,000

#18 Best Public Universities

Savannah State University

Savannah

Acceptance rate

N/A

Institution type

COMP

Total Tuition Cost

$4,064

Avg. Cost after Aid

$10,000

#19 Best Public Universities

Dalton State College

Dalton

Acceptance rate

100.0%

Institution type

4YEAR

Total Tuition Cost

$2,563

Avg. Cost after Aid

$6,000

#20 Best Public Universities

Middle Georgia State University

Macon

Acceptance rate

99.8%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$2,728

Avg. Cost after Aid

$13,922

#21 Best Public Universities

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick

Acceptance rate

98.5%

Institution type

4YEAR

Total Tuition Cost

$2,563

Avg. Cost after Aid

$13,000

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