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Georgia colleges by SAT score

15 Georgia schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Georgia colleges in the federal dataset, Emory University has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1470–1550. The table below lists 15 Georgia schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Georgia schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
Emory University1470–155032–357k
Georgia Institute of Technology1370–154030–3419k
University of Georgia1270–148029–3432k
Savannah College of Art and Design1030–127021–2815k
Georgia College & State University1070–123022–266k
Kennesaw State University1000–122019–2641k
University of North Georgia980–121019–2516k
Middle Georgia State University950–119016–247k
Georgia State University940–118019–2627k
University of West Georgia950–114017–228k
Augusta University970–114018–256k
Georgia Southern University986–113318–2322k
Valdosta State University920–110016–227k
Columbus State University800–106016–226k
Georgia State University-Perimeter College760–102015–2114k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Georgia college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, Emory University — an enrolled middle 50% of 1470–1550. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Georgia?

It spans the table above — from 760–1020 to 1470–1550 across 15 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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