Most Selective Community Colleges in Georgia

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is approximately 80% per year (2024).
The most selective college in Georgia is currently Emory University-Oxford College, with an acceptance rate of 24%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 24% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 80%

Most Selective Community Colleges in Georgia (2024)

College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Emory University-Oxford College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 24%
801 Emory Street
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 784-8888
Rank: #22.
Andrew College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 59%
501College St
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2171
Rank: #33.
Young Harris College
Young Harris College Photo
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 65%
1 College Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
(706) 379-3111
Rank: #44.
Clayton State University
Public
Acceptance Rate: 69%
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
(678) 466-4000
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
2802 Moore Hwy
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 391-5001
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
33 Gilmer St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 413-2000
Rank: #77.
Gordon State College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 79%
419 College Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
(678) 359-5555
Rank: #88.
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College Photo - GHC's nursing program was cited as one of the 30 most affordable nursing degree programs in the county by GeriatricNursing.org and ranked as the #1 most affordable nursing degree in Georgia by College Choice. Additionally, GHC's fully online RN to BSN degree has been cited as the second most affordable in the nation.
Public
Acceptance Rate: 94%
3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
Rome, GA 30161
(800) 332-2406
Rank: #99.
College of Coastal Georgia
Public
Acceptance Rate: 96%
One College Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
Rank: #1010.
Truett McConnell University
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 97%
100 Alumni Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2134
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
100 University Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 471-2700
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Reinhardt University
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 99%
7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183
(770) 720-5600
Rank: #1313.
Herzing University Atlanta
Private, non-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
50 Hurt Plaza SE Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 816-4533

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia average community college acceptance rate?
The Georgia average community college acceptance rate is 80% for 2024.
What are the most selective community college in Georgia?
The most selective community college in Georgia include Emory University-Oxford College, Andrew College and Young Harris College.

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