Georgia: Colleges & Universities

Colleges & Universities in Georgia

Public Universities, State & Technical Colleges, and Private Institutions

Georgia has a diverse higher-education system that includes public research universities, comprehensive universities, state universities, state colleges, technical colleges, and private nonprofit institutions.

This directory brings together Georgia's major public and private higher-education institutions in one convenient list. It is designed for high-school students, college applicants, parents, transfer students, adult learners, career changers, and anyone researching higher-education opportunities in Georgia.

Georgia's public higher-education system includes 26 institutions within the University System of Georgia and 22 technical colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia. In addition, the Georgia Independent College Association represents 24 private four-year institutions.

Based on these statewide systems and the current GICA membership list, this directory contains 72 institutions.

Georgia Higher-Education at a Glance

26

Public USG Institutions

Universities & State Colleges

22

Technical Colleges

TCSG

24

Private Institutions

GICA Members

72

Total Institutions

Main Directory

How the 72-Institution Directory Is Organized:

• 26 University System of Georgia institutions (public universities and state colleges).
• 22 Technical College System of Georgia institutions.
• 24 private four-year institutions represented by the Georgia Independent College Association.
• Total: 72 institutions.

1. Public Universities & State Colleges — 26

The University System of Georgia (USG) includes 26 public higher-education institutions. These institutions include research universities, comprehensive universities, state universities, and state colleges.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, GA 31794	abac.edu
2	Albany State University	504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705	asurams.edu
3	Atlanta Metropolitan State College	1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310	atlm.edu
4	Augusta University	1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912	augusta.edu
5	Clayton State University	2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260	clayton.edu
6	College of Coastal Georgia	One College Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520	ccga.edu
7	Columbus State University	4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907	columbusstate.edu
8	Dalton State College	650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720	daltonstate.edu
9	East Georgia State College	131 College Drive, Swainsboro, GA 30401	ega.edu
10	Fort Valley State University	1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030	fvsu.edu
11	Georgia College & State University	231 West Montgomery Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061	gcsu.edu
12	Georgia Gwinnett College	1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043	ggc.edu
13	Georgia Highlands College	3175 Cedartown Highway, Rome, GA 30161	highlands.edu
14	Georgia Institute of Technology	225 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30332	gatech.edu
15	Georgia Southern University	1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458	georgiasouthern.edu
16	Georgia Southwestern State University	800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Americus, GA 31709	gsw.edu
17	Georgia State University	33 Gilmer Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30303	gsu.edu
18	Gordon State College	419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204	gordonstate.edu
19	Kennesaw State University	1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144	kennesaw.edu
20	Middle Georgia State University	100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206	mga.edu
21	Savannah State University	3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 31404	savannahstate.edu
22	South Georgia State College	2001 South Georgia Parkway, Waycross, GA 31503	sgsc.edu
23	University of Georgia	Administration Building, Athens, GA 30602	uga.edu
24	University of North Georgia	82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA 30597	ung.edu
25	University of West Georgia	1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118	westga.edu
26	Valdosta State University	1500 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31698	valdosta.edu

2. Public Technical Colleges — 22

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) consists of 22 technical colleges. Together they provide technical education, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, workforce training, adult education, and career preparation programs.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Albany Technical College	1704 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701	albanytech.edu
2	Athens Technical College	800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601	athenstech.edu
3	Atlanta Technical College	1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310	atlantatech.edu
4	Augusta Technical College	3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA 30906	augustatech.edu
5	Central Georgia Technical College	80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088	centralgatech.edu
6	Chattahoochee Technical College	980 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060	chattahoocheetech.edu
7	Coastal Pines Technical College	1701 Carswell Avenue, Waycross, GA 31503	coastalpines.edu
8	Columbus Technical College	928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904	columbustech.edu
9	Georgia Northwestern Technical College	One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 30161	gntc.edu
10	Georgia Piedmont Technical College	495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021	gptc.edu
11	Gwinnett Technical College	5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043	gwinnetttech.edu
12	Lanier Technical College	2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507	laniertech.edu
13	North Georgia Technical College	1500 Highway 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523	northgatech.edu
14	Oconee Fall Line Technical College	1189 Deepstep Road, Sandersville, GA 31082	oftc.edu
15	Ogeechee Technical College	1 Joe Kennedy Boulevard, Statesboro, GA 30458	ogeecheetech.edu
16	Savannah Technical College	5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405	savannahtech.edu
17	South Georgia Technical College	900 South Georgia Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31709	southgatech.edu
18	Southeastern Technical College	3001 East 1st Street, Vidalia, GA 30474	southeasterntech.edu
19	Southern Crescent Technical College	501 Varsity Road, Griffin, GA 30223	sctech.edu
20	Southern Regional Technical College	15689 U.S. Highway 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792	southernregional.edu
21	West Georgia Technical College	176 Murphy Campus Boulevard, Waco, GA 30182	westgatech.edu
22	Wiregrass Georgia Technical College	4089 Val Tech Road, Valdosta, GA 31602	wiregrass.edu

3. Private Four-Year Institutions — 24

The Georgia Independent College Association (GICA) currently lists 24 private four-year institutions across Georgia. These institutions represent a wide variety of liberal arts, research, professional, religious, and specialized educational programs.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Agnes Scott College	141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030	agnesscott.edu
2	Andrew College	501 College Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840	andrewcollege.edu
3	Berry College	2277 Martha Berry Highway NW, Mount Berry, GA 30149	berry.edu
4	Brenau University	500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501	brenau.edu
5	Brewton-Parker Christian University	201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445	bpcu.edu
6	Clark Atlanta University	223 James P. Brawley Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314	cau.edu
7	Covenant College	14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750	covenant.edu
8	Emmanuel University	181 Spring Street, Franklin Springs, GA 30639	ec.edu
9	Emory University	201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322	emory.edu
10	LaGrange College	601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240	lagrange.edu
11	Life University	1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060	life.edu
12	Mercer University	1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207	mercer.edu
13	Morehouse College	830 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314	morehouse.edu
14	Oglethorpe University	4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319	oglethorpe.edu
15	Piedmont University	165 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA 30535	piedmont.edu
16	Point University	507 West 10th Street, West Point, GA 31833	point.edu
17	Reinhardt University	7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA 30183	reinhardt.edu
18	Shorter University	315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165	shorter.edu
19	Spelman College	350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA 30314	spelman.edu
20	Thomas University	1550 South Park Avenue, Thomasville, GA 31792	thomasu.edu
21	Toccoa Falls College	107 Kincaid Drive, Toccoa Falls, GA 30598	tfc.edu
22	Truett McConnell University	100 Alumni Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528	truett.edu
23	Wesleyan College	4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210	wesleyancollege.edu
24	Young Harris College	1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582	yhc.edu

Important Note:

This directory focuses on the 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia, the 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia, and the 24 private four-year institutions listed by the Georgia Independent College Association.

Georgia also has other specialized postsecondary providers, career schools, seminaries, cosmetology schools, and other institutions that are not included in this 72-institution main directory.

Georgia Higher-Education Directory — Total: 72 Institutions

• Public University System / State Colleges: 26
• Public Technical Colleges: 22
• Private Four-Year GICA Institutions: 24

Sources / References

1. University System of Georgia (USG)
   USG Institution Profiles
   Official source for Georgia's public University System of Georgia institutions.
2. University System of Georgia — Colleges & Universities
   USG Colleges and Universities
   Official classification of research universities, comprehensive universities, state universities, and state colleges.
3. Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
   TCSG — Find a College
   Official source for the 22 Georgia technical colleges, addresses, and official websites.
4. Georgia Independent College Association (GICA)
   GICA — Member Institutions
   Official source for the 24 private four-year member institutions.
5. Georgia Secretary of State
   Georgia Colleges and Universities
   Additional Georgia state-level reference for colleges and universities.

Last reviewed: August 2026

This directory is intended for educational and informational purposes. Institution classifications, addresses, programs, campuses, and websites may change. Students should verify admission, enrollment, accreditation, tuition, and program information directly with the institution.