Georgia College & State University holds a number of very prestigious U.S. national rankings, including the following:
U.S. News & World Report
- Number 6 for Best Undergraduate Teaching (South).
- Number 10 Most Innovative (South)
- Number 6 among Top Public Schools (South).
- South category covers more than 600 universities.
The Princeton Review
- Recognized as one of the "Best Colleges: Region by Region" for the 13th consecutive year.
- Recognized as member of the elite "Best in the Southeast."
Business Insider
- Among the Top 100 "Smartest Colleges in America."
- Georgia College is one of only three universities in Georgia to be ranked in this list.
Campus Circle
- Number 2 in all of America for "Safest Schools for Women."
Council On Undergraduate Research
- 2020 winner of AURA Award for undergraduate research accomplishments.
- This national award recognizes "institutions with exemplary programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates."
American Chemistry Society (ACS)
- Chemistry Club named "Outstanding Chapter" for the 13th year in a row.
- The national award is the most prestigious honor given out to student organizations by the ACS.
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
- 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion