Ten years in the Top 20

The University of Georgia has placed in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities for the 10th consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings.

UGA and Georgia Tech remain the only two Georgia institutions in the top 20, making Georgia and California the only two states with multiple universities ranked in that tier. Among private and public universities, UGA placed No. 46 in the nation:

The USNWR rankings echo recognition from earlier this year. UGA ranked No. 18 among public universities nationwide according to Forbes and moved into the top 10 national public universities ranking by Niche. UGA was also ranked No. 2 in the nation for best student life and No. 10 for best college campuses according to Niche. Additional accolades from Princeton Review include No. 12 among best value public schools, No. 8 for best alumni networks and No. 10 for access to financial aid.

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UGA has also been recognized by USNWR for its academic innovation, ranking No. 33 among the nation’s most innovative schools. In addition, the university placed No. 27 in undergraduate teaching.

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Nowhere is UGA’s commitment to excellence more evident than in the number of students who have received prestigious scholarships and fellowships. In the last decade, UGA has had four Rhodes Scholars, 64 Boren Fellow and Scholar offers, 11 Schwarzman Scholars, three Truman Scholars and 22 Goldwater Scholars. The university has been a top 3 producer of Rhodes Scholars among public institutions for the last 30 years.

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