Getting into college is no easy feat, especially if you’re aiming for some of Georgia’s most competitive schools.
A new list from education data site Niche ranks the hardest colleges to get into in the state, and it’s no surprise that some of Georgia’s most prestigious institutions top the list.
Here’s a look at the Georgia schools that are the toughest to get into.
Hardest Georgia colleges to get into
Students navigate campus on the first day of classes at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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Fort Valley State University
What is Emory University’s acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Emory is 11%, according to Niche, with the state average being 53%.
What is the hardest college to get into in America?
According to the report, Minerva University, in San Francisco, is the hardest college to get into in the nation, with an acceptance rate of 4%.
How are Niche rankings determined?
“Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the colleges,” Niche wrote. “Niche also collects data directly from schools via our school data update form.”
For more, visit niche.com.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: What are the hardest Georgia colleges to get into? See Niche’s list
