Top 5
Public
Universities
GCSU is in the Top Five among public schools in the 12-state Regional South category of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, in which it earned three Top 10 honors overall.
#12 Overall Ranking
Among all public and private universities in the South, Georgia College’s undergraduate programs ranked No. 12 (of 133 institutions ranked).
#5 Teaching Programs
GCSU again ranked No. 5 in the Best Undergraduate Teaching category, among all public and private institutions in the Regional South category.
#9 Most Innovative
GCSU earned high marks for innovation, among all public and private institutions in the Regional South.
#1 Business
Programs
Our Business Programs are ranked #1 among all public schools in Georgia in the Regional South category.
#1 Nursing Program
Our Nursing Program is tied for #1 among all public schools in Georgia in the Regional South category.
#1
Psychology
Program
Our Psychology Program are ranked #1 among all public schools in Georgia in the Regional South category.
#2 Computer
Science Program
Our Computer Science Programs are ranked #2 among all public schools in Georgia in the Regional South category.
#1 Online Master’s in Nursing Degree in Georgia
2025 US News & World Report
GCSU's online master's in nursing degree ranked No. 17 in the nation, of 198 public institutions ranked.
#2 Online Master’s in Business Degree in Georgia
2025 US News & World Report
#2 Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Degree in Georgia
2025 US News & World Report
#4 Online Master of Business Administration Degree in Georgia
2025 US News & World Report
#5 Online Master’s in Education Degree in Georgia
2025 US News & World Report
The Princeton Review
Georgia College & State University is recognized for academic excellence by The Princeton Review.
The Wall Street Journal
GCSU is listed as one of America's Best Colleges by the Wall Street Journal.
Forbes
GCSU is recognized as one of America's Top Colleges by Forbes.
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.
