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For the second consecutive year, GCSU achieved the highest ranking in its 137-year history in 2026, placing fourth among all public schools in the 12-state Regional South category of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings.
No. 1 Best Value
Georgia College was named No. 1 Best Value for In-State Students in Georgia, and No. 1 Best Value Public School in Georgia.
No. 2 Undergraduate Teaching
GCSU jumped to No. 2 in the Best Undergraduate Teaching category among all public and private institutions in the Regional South (of 152 institutions ranked).
No. 7 Most Innovative
GCSU elevated to No. 7 in the Most Innovative category for all public and private institutions in the Regional South, and placed No. 1 among all public schools in Georgia.
No. 1 Business
Programs
Our Business Programs are ranked No. 1 among all regional public schools in Georgia.
No. 1 Nursing Program
Our Nursing Program is ranked No. 1 among all regional public schools in Georgia, and No. 4 in the state overall.
No. 1
Psychology
Program
Our Psychology Program is ranked No. 1 among all regional public schools in Georgia.
No. 1 Computer
Science Program
Our Computer Science Program is ranked No. 1 among all regional public schools in Georgia.
#2 Online Master’s in Nursing Degree in Georgia
2026 US News & World Report
#4 Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Degree in Georgia
2026 US News & World Report
#2 Online Master of Business Administration Degree in Georgia
2026 US News & World Report
#7 Online Master’s in Education Degree in Georgia
2026 US News & World Report
The Princeton Review
Georgia College & State University is recognized for academic excellence by The Princeton Review.
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.
College of Distinction
GCSU is proud to be recognized as a College of Distinction.
Career Development
GCSU continues to be recognized for its career development programs by the Colleges of Distinction.
Community Engagement
GCSU is nationally recognized for the University’s work with the community.