Find out what makes Atlanta a top city for higher education
Atlanta colleges and universities are numerous, spanning from historically black colleges, technical colleges, top research institutions and schools of art, medicine and theology. The region ranks in the top 10 among U.S. metros in students enrolled, research spending and degrees earned.Collaboration brings these institutions together as one big campus. They work together in research. They share library resources. They offer joint degrees and even allow students to take a course at another institution.Hundreds of thousands of students go to college in Atlanta – and millions more visit to take a tour, attend a conference, cheer on their team or enjoy the arts.
Did you know
- There are 57 colleges and universities in the Atlanta region.
- Atlanta is 7th in student enrollment among America’s largest urban areas and 6th in annual college graduates (at the bachelor’s level or higher).
- Atlanta is among the top seven urban centers in number of degrees awarded in fields including engineering, computer sciences, math, physical, biological sciences, health professions, business, arts and theology.
- Colleges and universities in the Atlanta region create 130,000 jobs across all industries in Georgia.
- Atlanta is a national leader in attracting college-educated 25 to 34 year olds, according to the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and…
Near Metro Atlanta
Brenau University
Founded in 1878, independent Brenau University provides liberal arts graduate and undergraduate education to more…
Downtown
Clark Atlanta University
At Clark Atlanta University, we offer a superior learning environment that produces recognized leaders in…
Airport
Clayton State University
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Columbia Theological Seminary
As a theological institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Columbia’s mission is to prepare imaginative,…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Emory University
Emory University is an internationally recognized research university distinguished by its outstanding undergraduate, graduate and…
Midtown
Georgia Institute of Technology
A top-10 public university, the Georgia Institute of Technology is distinguished by its world-class academics…
Downtown
Georgia State University
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University is one of the leading…
Downtown
Interdenominational Theological Center
The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is the world’s premier resource for church scholarship, theological study,…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Luther Rice University & Seminary
An Environment of Christian Excellence Your theological education at LRU will be delivered in an…
Downtown
Mercer University (Atlanta Campus)
Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta is a vital and…
Downtown
Morehouse College
Founded in 1867 as the Augusta Institute in Augusta, Morehouse College is the nation’s largest…
Airport
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine is a fully accredited, four-year institution established to recruit and train…
Buckhead
Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University, located on 100 acres in Atlanta's Buckhead section, provides a superior education in…
Cobb | Cumberland
Southern Polytechnic State University
Southern Polytechnic State University has a unique purpose. Through a fusion of technology with the…
Downtown
Spelman College
Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a highly selective historically Black college that prepares women…
Near Metro Atlanta
University of Georgia
Building the new learning environment, maximizing research opportunities, competing in a global economy The University of…
Near Metro Atlanta
University of West Georgia
Your success is our story. At UWG, the success of our students is the sole…
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Georgia Renaissance Festival
6/4/23 – 7/28/23
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Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival
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