Colleges near Athens, Georgia
Athens is a city in Georgia. According to Census data, the population is 141,532 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Athens, Georgia. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Athens.
By school type, there are two public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Three schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Athens, Georgia is $7,176 for Georgia residents and $19,229 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 42.55% and the average SAT score is 1,310. A total of 44,770 students enrolled in schools in Athens, Georgia, of which 1,860 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Athens, Georgia
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Athens and 1 schools near Athens, Georgia ordered by distance from Athens. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Athens | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Athens, GA Public, 4 years four-years | 0.48 miles | $30,220 | 40,607 | 88% | 17 to 1 | $26,576 | 42.6% | 1,310 |
| Athens Technical College Athens, GA Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.20 miles | $5,572 | 3,865 | 33% | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Georgia Institute of Cosmetology Athens, GA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.01 miles | $21,895 | 298 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Emmanuel College Franklin Springs, GA Private, 4 years four-years | 26.26 miles | $23,664 | 850 | 37% | 12 to 1 | $9,960 | 62.7% | - |
| Average | - | $19,229 | 44,770 | 61% | 16 to 1 | $26,576 | 42.6% | 1,310 |