GCSU again recognized as one of America's top colleges
(US News & World Report, Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Money Magazine, Best Colleges)
GCSU Athletics has the highest academic success rate
Our student athletes continue to lead the United States with the highest academic success rate among all Division II public schools.
GCSU has the third highest 4-year Graduation rate
Our 4-year graduation rate is the third highest among all 26 colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia.
#15 Overall Ranking
GCSU is ranked 15th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 3rd among all public & private universities within the state of Georgia.
#4 Most Innovative
GCSU is ranked 4th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 1st among all public & private universities within the state of Georgia.
#5 Undergrad Teaching Programs
GCSU is ranked 5th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 2nd among all public & private universities within the state of Georgia for our instructional approach.
#6 Top Public School
GCSU is ranked 6th among all public & private universities in the 12-state southeast region of the U.S.
GCSU is also ranked 1st among all public universities within the state of Georgia.
| #1 | Business Programs | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's business programs are ranked #1 in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
| #1 | Computer Science Program | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's computer science program is tied for first in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
| #1 | Psychology Program | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's psychology program is ranked #1 in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
| #2 | Nursing Program | 2025 US News & World Report | GCSU's nursing program is ranked #2 in Georgia among public universities in the South Regional category. |
#1 Online Nursing Graduate Programs in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate nursing program is ranked #1 among all public universities in Georgia.
#2 Online Business Graduate Programs in Georgia (non-MBA)
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate business programs are ranked #2 among all public universities in Georgia.
#2 Online MBA Program in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate MBA program is ranked #2 among all public universities in Georgia.
#3 Online Criminal Justice Program in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate criminal justice program is ranked #3 among all public universities in Georgia.
#7 Online Education Graduate Programs in Georgia
2024 US News & World Report, Regional Universities South
GCSU’s online graduate education program is ranked #7 among all public universities in Georgia.
#2 Best Online Masters in Early Childhood Education Programs
Best Colleges
The Masters in Early Childhood Education is ranked 2nd in the nation by Best Colleges.
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.
