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Athens Colleges

Athens Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Athens

There are at least 3 colleges in Athens, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 37,606 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 32,918 full-time students, and a reported 6,834 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Georgia and Athens Technical College.

Of Note For College Students

  • Athens is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Athens.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Athens.

Athens Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Athens Technical College
800 US Hwy 29 N
Athens, Georgia 30601-1500

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, accounting technology, truck and bus driver, registered nursing, data processing tech, autobody repair, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,805 students, 2,231 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
3529 Atlanta Hwy
Athens, Georgia 30606-3152

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 141 students, 92 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business management, political science, biology, accounting, finance, social work, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 33,660 students, 30,595 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,834 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-660. Math: 570-660.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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