GCSU again recognized as one of America's top colleges
(US News & World Report, Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Money Magazine, Best Colleges)
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GCSU Athletics has the highest academic success rate
Our student athletes continue to lead the United States with the highest academic success rate among all Division II public schools.
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GCSU has the third highest 4-year Graduation rate
Our 4-year graduation rate is the third highest among all 26 colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia.
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#15 Overall Ranking
GCSU is ranked 15th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 3rd among all public & private universities within the state of Georgia.
![US News and World Report Regional Universities South](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/BC04-RegionalUniversities-South-2025.png?itok=E3T-_eCQ)
#4 Most Innovative
GCSU is ranked 4th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 1st among all public & private universities within the state of Georgia.
![US News and World Report Most Innovative](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/BC29-MostInnovative-2025.png?itok=m5RjCC_X)
#5 Undergrad Teaching Programs
GCSU is ranked 5th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 2nd among all public & private universities within the state of Georgia for our instructional approach.
![US News and World Report Undergraduate Teaching](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/BC30-UndergraduateTeaching-2025.png?itok=6O-s_VPd)
#6 Top Public School
GCSU is ranked 6th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 1st among all public universities within the state of Georgia.
![US News and World Report Top Public School](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/BC26-Public-RegionalUniversities-2025.png?itok=NDG3x17h)
#1 | Business Programs | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's business programs are ranked #1 in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
#1 | Computer Science Program | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's computer science program is tied for first in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
#1 | Psychology Program | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's psychology program is ranked #1 in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
#2 | Nursing Program | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's nursing program is ranked #2 in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
#1 Online Nursing Graduate Programs in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate nursing program is ranked #1 among all public universities in Georgia.
#2 Online Business Graduate Programs in Georgia (non-MBA)
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate business programs are ranked #2 among all public universities in Georgia.
#2 Online MBA Program in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate MBA program is ranked #2 among all public universities in Georgia.
#3 Online Criminal Justice Program in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate criminal justice program is ranked #3 among all public universities in Georgia.
#7 Online Education Graduate Programs in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate education program is ranked #7 among all public universities in Georgia.
#2 Best Online Masters in Early Childhood Education Programs
Best Colleges
The Masters in Early Childhood Education is ranked 2nd in the nation by Best Colleges.
The Princeton Review
Georgia College & State University is recognized for academic excellence by The Princeton Review.
![The Princeton Review](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/Regional_South%202025.png?itok=0e8QeRxS)
The Wall Street Journal
GCSU is listed as one of America's Best Colleges by the Wall Street Journal.
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Forbes
GCSU is recognized as one of America's Top Colleges by Forbes.
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The Big Three
GCSU is one of three institutions (University of Georgia, Georgia Tech) in the University System of Georgia with a selective admissions process.
![GCSU, 1 of 3 Selective Institutions, University System of Georgia](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/USG%20Badge_GCSU.png?itok=7ouaYBgd)
College of Distinction
GCSU is proud to be recognized as a College of Distinction.
![College of Distinction](/sites/default/files/styles/info_card/public/images/2024/2024-09/2024-2025-CoD.png?itok=Pg66Wg6v)
Career Development
GCSU continues to be recognized for its career development programs by the Colleges of Distinction.
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