Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Georgia
Colleges that compete in NCAA Division I athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Georgia6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Georgia.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NCAA Division I (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 Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · PublicHonor RollTop 2% for earnings
- NCAA Division I athletics
- 94% graduate
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University of Georgia
Athens, GA · PublicHonor Roll#3 in Georgia
- NCAA Division I athletics
- 90% graduate
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · Public#19 in Georgia
- NCAA Division I athletics
- 55% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $12,116 | $21,672 | $102,772 | 94% |
| University of Georgia | $13,936 | $18,500 | $68,726 | 90% |
| Mercer University | $23,847 | $24,199 | $58,354 | 70% |
| Georgia State University | $15,931 | $20,903 | $47,384 | 53% |
| Kennesaw State University | $15,048 | $23,833 | $57,552 | 52% |
| Georgia Southern University | $15,267 | $23,250 | $53,236 | 55% |
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 10
- Arizona 5
- Arkansas 5
- California 26
- Colorado 5
- Connecticut 6
- District of Columbia 4
- Florida 14
- Idaho 3
- Illinois 13
- Indiana 11
- Iowa 4
- Kansas 3
- Kentucky 8
- Louisiana 12
- Maryland 9
- Massachusetts 9
- Michigan 7
- Mississippi 6
- Missouri 6
- Nebraska 3
- New Jersey 8
- New York 23
- North Carolina 19
- Ohio 13
- Oklahoma 4
- Oregon 4
- Pennsylvania 15
- Rhode Island 4
- South Carolina 12
- Tennessee 12
- Texas 26
- Utah 7
- Virginia 14
- Washington 5
- Wisconsin 4