Colleges in Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County is a county in Georgia. According to Census data, the population is 276,295 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Chatham County, Georgia. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Chatham County.
By school type, there are two public and four private schools. By school level, there are four 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 Six schools offer undergraduate programs and four schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Chatham County, Georgia is $15,626 for Georgia residents and $20,270 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 82.98% and the average SAT score is 1,160. A total of 35,331 students enrolled in schools in Chatham County, Georgia, of which 12,381 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Chatham County, Georgia
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Chatham County and 1 schools near Chatham County, Georgia ordered by distance from Chatham County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Chatham County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.75 miles | $5,898 | 3,942 | 42% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Savannah Savannah, GA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.23 miles | $19,260 | 127 | 40% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| South University-Savannah Savannah, GA Private, 4 years four-years | 4.71 miles | $17,895 | 716 | 9% | 9 to 1 | $16,611 | - | - |
| South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA Private, 4 years four-years | 4.71 miles | $17,895 | 8,803 | 7% | 30 to 1 | $16,611 | - | - |
| Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Private, 4 years four-years | 5.84 miles | $41,630 | 18,550 | 69% | 21 to 1 | $42,620 | 83.0% | 1,160 |
| Savannah State University Savannah, GA Public, 4 years four-years | 6.75 miles | $19,043 | 3,193 | 28% | 21 to 1 | $19,862 | - | - |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC Public, 4 years four-years | 22.50 miles | $21,776 | 2,208 | 34% | 15 to 1 | $30,146 | 72.5% | - |
| Average | - | $20,270 | 35,331 | 33% | 19 to 1 | $23,926 | 83.0% | 1,160 |