For the 2025-26 school year, there are 82 community colleges serving 275,668 students in Georgia (58 public colleges and 24 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Georgia is approximately $3,403 per year for in-state students and $7,170 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,419 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Emory University-Oxford College, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, and Altierus Career College-Norcross.
The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 72% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 61%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top Ranked Georgia Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Emory University-Oxford College
Private not-for-profit
801 Emory Street
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 784-8888
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 784-8888
Enrollment: 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 20% Minority enrollment: 70%
1189 Deepstep Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-2050
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-2050
Enrollment: 2,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $2,614 Out-state tuition: $4,750 Minority enrollment: 58%
1750 Beaver Ruin Rd-Ste 500
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 921-1085
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 921-1085
Enrollment: 700 students Minority enrollment: 96%
980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 528-4545
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 528-4545
Enrollment: 12,777 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 41% In-state tuition: $2,682 Out-state tuition: $4,818 Minority enrollment: 56%
100 Campus Drive
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-4500
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-4500
Enrollment: 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 41%
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Private not-for-profit
5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(770) 593-2257
Decatur, GA 30035
(770) 593-2257
Enrollment: 955 students Private-state tuition: $10,500 Minority enrollment: 67%
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs
Private for-profit
6690 Roswell Road NE Ste. 2200
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(770) 457-2021
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(770) 457-2021
Enrollment: 113 students
Helms College
Private not-for-profit
5171 Eisenhower Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 319-3373
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 319-3373
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5198 Ross Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 975-4000
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 975-4000
Enrollment: 2,512 students Acceptance rate: 41%
900 South GA Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-2394
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-2394
Enrollment: 2,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,724 Out-state tuition: $4,860 Minority enrollment: 60%
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3327
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3327
Enrollment: 7,853 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,017 Out-state tuition: $7,221 Minority enrollment: 67%
Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training
Private for-profit
1927 Lakeside Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
(470) 259-4514
Tucker, GA 30084
(470) 259-4514
Enrollment: 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Private-state tuition: $13,395 Minority enrollment: 97%
2802 Moore Hwy
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 391-5001
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 391-5001
Enrollment: 4,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $3,394 Out-state tuition: $9,839 Minority enrollment: 22%
Albany Technical College
Public
1704 South Slappey Boulevard
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-3500
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-3500
Enrollment: 3,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $4,746 Out-state tuition: $8,751 Minority enrollment: 85%
Andrew College
Private not-for-profit
501College St
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2171
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2171
Enrollment: 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 51% Private-state tuition: $14,226 Minority enrollment: 63%
Athens Technical College
Public
800 U.S. Hwy 29 North
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 355-5000
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 355-5000
Enrollment: 5,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,684 Out-state tuition: $4,820 Minority enrollment: 43%
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
Private for-profit
2875 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 700
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 242-7717
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 242-7717
Enrollment: 183 students Minority enrollment: 92%
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 756-4000
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 756-4000
Enrollment: 2,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $3,058 Out-state tuition: $8,984 Minority enrollment: 95%
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 225-4400
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 225-4400
Enrollment: 4,829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,740 Out-state tuition: $4,876 Minority enrollment: 96%
3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-4000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-4000
Enrollment: 5,740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $2,614 Out-state tuition: $4,750 Minority enrollment: 67%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta
Private for-profit
2025 Satellite Pointe
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 377-5600
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 377-5600
Enrollment: 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bainbridge State College
Public
2500 E Shotwell St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(866) 825-1715
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(866) 825-1715
Enrollment: 2,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $3,174 Out-state tuition: $9,100 Minority enrollment: 58%
Bauder College
Private, for profit
384 Northyards Blvd., Suite 190
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 237-7573
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 237-7573
Enrollment: 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $13,356 Minority enrollment: 95%
80 Cohen Walker Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 757-3400
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 757-3400
Enrollment: 13,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $2,568 Out-state tuition: $4,608 Minority enrollment: 62%
Clayton State University
Public
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
(678) 466-4000
Morrow, GA 30260
(678) 466-4000
Enrollment: 7,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 63% In-state tuition: $5,246 Out-state tuition: $15,251 Minority enrollment: 87%
1701 Carswell Ave
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-5818
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-5818
Enrollment: 5,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
One College Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
Enrollment: 3,904 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 97% In-state tuition: $4,510 Out-state tuition: $12,566 Minority enrollment: 40%
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-1800
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-1800
Enrollment: 4,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 In-state tuition: $2,496 Out-state tuition: $4,440 Minority enrollment: 68%
Dalton State College
Public
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
Enrollment: 5,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,982 Out-state tuition: $12,038 Minority enrollment: 45%
Darton State College
Public
2400 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 317-6000
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 317-6000
Enrollment: 5,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $3,502 Out-state tuition: $9,428 Minority enrollment: 40%
131 College Circle
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 289-2000
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 289-2000
Enrollment: 2,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 98% In-state tuition: $4,284 Out-state tuition: $11,692 Minority enrollment: 55%
Fortis College-Smyrna
Public
2140 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 980-0002
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 980-0002
Enrollment: 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $13,290 Out-state tuition: $13,290 Minority enrollment: 88%
3820 Mundy Mill Rd
Oakwood, GA 30566
(678) 717-3555
Oakwood, GA 30566
(678) 717-3555
Enrollment: 8,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 52% Minority enrollment: 40%
3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
Rome, GA 30161
(800) 332-2406
Rome, GA 30161
(800) 332-2406
Enrollment: 5,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $2,595 Out-state tuition: $8,521 Minority enrollment: 96%
Georgia Military College
Public
201 E Greene St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-4900
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-4900
Enrollment: 11,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Community Colleges in Georgia (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1777 W Cherry St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-5800
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-5800
Enrollment: 1,420 student Minority enrollment: 35%
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., N.E., 100 Embassy Row
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 689-4795
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 689-4795
Enrollment: 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 In-state tuition: $17,596 Out-state tuition: $17,596 Minority enrollment: 96%
Brown College of Court Reporting (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
1100 Spring Street, Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-1227
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-1227
Enrollment: 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $12,900 Minority enrollment: 68%
Brown Mackie College-Atlanta (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
4370 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 799-4500
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 799-4500
Enrollment: 919 students Private-state tuition: $13,995 Minority enrollment: 89%
1533 Highway 19 South
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-6148
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-6148
Enrollment: 872 students Minority enrollment: 54%
2450 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 279-7000
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 279-7000
Enrollment: 212 students
ITT Technical Institute-Atlanta (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
485 Oak Place, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 909-4600
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 909-4600
Enrollment: 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 88% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 94%
ITT Technical Institute-Kennesaw (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
2065 ITT Tech Way N.W.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 426-2300
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 426-2300
Enrollment: 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 88% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 54%
Overview
This State (GA)
Total Faculty
209 staff
Number of Programs Offered
19
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
# Full-Time Students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
10%
% Black
35%
% White
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,170
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,419
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,380
SAT Reading
465
SAT Math
450
SAT Writing
465
ACT Total Avg.
61
ACT Composite
18
ACT English
18
ACT Math
18
ACT Writing
7
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Georgia?
There are 82 community colleges serving 275,668 students in Georgia.
How much do community colleges cost in Georgia?
The average tuition for community colleges in Georgia is approximately $3,403 per year for in-state students and $7,170 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,419.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Georgia?
The top-ranked community colleges in Georgia include Emory University-Oxford College, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, and Altierus Career College-Norcross.
What is community college acceptance rate in Georgia?
The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 72% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Georgia?
Community colleges in Georgia have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Georgia?
Community colleges in Georgia have approximately 61% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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