Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Georgia
Colleges that compete in NCAA Division II athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Georgia16 schools
16 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Georgia.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NCAA Division II (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA · Public#10 in Georgia
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 64% graduate
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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · PublicTop 25% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 43% graduate
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University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA · PublicTop 15% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 37% graduate
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Albany State University
Albany, GA · PublicTop 21% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 31% graduate
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Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · PublicTop 10% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 28% graduate
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit#35 in Georgia
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 49% graduate
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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · PublicTop 18% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 42% graduate
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Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA · Private nonprofit#39 in Georgia
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 42% graduate
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Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA · Private nonprofit#41 in Georgia
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 42% graduate
- 12Tie
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · PublicTop 16% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 41% graduate
- 12Tie
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Clayton State University
Morrow, GA · PublicTop 11% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 40% graduate
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Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · PublicTop 21% for low net price
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 41% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse College | $39,013 | $25,000 | $52,889 | 59% |
| Georgia College & State University | $20,686 | $22,250 | $58,140 | 64% |
| University of West Georgia | $12,786 | $23,970 | $49,587 | 43% |
| Augusta University | $13,787 | $20,500 | $48,472 | 49% |
| University of North Georgia | $9,823 | $17,750 | $50,135 | 37% |
| Albany State University | $11,898 | $25,024 | $40,674 | 31% |
| Savannah State University | $8,172 | $28,000 | $37,981 | 28% |
| Clark Atlanta University | $37,702 | $27,000 | $42,712 | 49% |
| Valdosta State University | $10,945 | $24,779 | $49,361 | 42% |
| Emmanuel University | $20,925 | $24,325 | $38,208 | 42% |
| Young Harris College | $22,034 | $27,000 | $47,195 | 42% |
| Fort Valley State University | $10,338 | $31,000 | $36,666 | 41% |
| Shorter University | $16,646 | $25,000 | $44,604 | 38% |
| Clayton State University | $8,365 | $25,706 | $49,179 | 40% |
| Columbus State University | $13,115 | $26,000 | $44,544 | 42% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $12,019 | $18,851 | $48,757 | 41% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 7
- Arkansas 7
- California 23
- Colorado 10
- Connecticut 4
- Florida 13
- Hawaii 3
- Illinois 5
- Kansas 5
- Kentucky 3
- Massachusetts 3
- Michigan 10
- Minnesota 9
- Missouri 13
- Nebraska 3
- New Hampshire 3
- New Jersey 4
- New Mexico 3
- New York 11
- North Carolina 17
- Ohio 10
- Oklahoma 11
- Pennsylvania 17
- South Carolina 14
- South Dakota 5
- Tennessee 10
- Texas 12
- Virginia 4
- Washington 4
- West Virginia 12