49 Colleges Serving 181,321 Students near Atlanta, Georgia

There are 45 colleges located in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, there are 4 schools near the city within 15 miles. By school types, there are 9 public and 40 private schools. By school level, there are 22 four-year colleges, 14 community colleges, and 13 trade schools.

Atlanta 4-Year Colleges 2025 Academic Statistics

The largest school among 4-year colleges near Atlanta, Georgia is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus with 53,363 students enrolled. The second largest school is Georgia State University with 34,944 students.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees for 22 4-year colleges is $7,288 for Georgia residents and $24,503 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $10,373 for Georgia residents and $19,815 for out-of-state students.

The average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 41.19%. The average graduation rate is 46% and total 137,866 students enrolled in the schools. Among enrolled students, 43,143 students enrolled online exclusively in colleges near Atlanta, Georgia.

Quick Summary for 4-Year Colleges Near Atlanta, Georgia

• Number of Schools: 4 Public, 18 Private
• Largest College: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (53,363 students)
• Average Undergraduate Tuition: $24,503 (Out-of-state), $7,288 (In-state)
• Average Graduate Tuition: $19,815 (Out-of-state), $10,373 (In-state)
• Average Acceptance Rate: 62.34%
• Average SAT Score: 1,212
• Average Graduation Rate: 46%
• Total Enrollment: 137,866 students
  • Online Enrollment: 43,143 students
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 83,979 students
  • Graduate Enrollment: 53,887 students
  • Gender Distribution: 66,977 Men, 70,889 Women

Atlanta Community Colleges 2025 Academic Statistics

The average undergraduate tuition & fees for 14 community colleges is $4,074 for Georgia residents and $13,441 for out-of-state students.

The average graduation rate is 48% and total 39,546 students enrolled in the schools. Among enrolled students, 13,816 students enrolled online exclusively in colleges near Atlanta, Georgia.

Quick Summary for Community Colleges (2-4 Years) Near Atlanta, Georgia

• Number of Schools: 5 Public, 9 Private
• Average Tuition: $13,441 (Out-of-state), $4,074 (In-state)
• Average Graduation Rate: 48%
• Total Enrollment: 39,546 students

49 Colleges Comparison Near Atlanta

The following table lists and compares 49 Colleges near Atlanta, Georgia with tuition and important academic facts. You can sort the table by touching/clicking a column title that you want to sort.

• 4-Year Colleges
• Community Colleges (2-4 Years)
• Trade Schools