UGA ranks among best universities in the nation

The University of Georgia continues to solidify its position among the nation’s most prestigious institutions of higher education.

This is particularly evident in some of the most recent national rankings that give UGA top placements in a variety of important categories.

“The University of Georgia’s impressive rankings by a host of national publications reflect the tremendous talent and hard work of our exceptional faculty, staff and students,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “While individual rankings can fluctuate from year to year, UGA’s consistently strong performance across a wide range of criteria speaks to our position among the nation’s leading universities.”

Forbes recently ranked UGA No. 19 nationally among public universities, up two spots from its previous ranking last year. Forbes also ranked UGA No. 13 among universities in the South, and the institution ranks highly on Forbes’ lists of best research universities, best employers and best value.

UGA also was named among the best universities in the nation in The Princeton Review’s 2025 best colleges ranking. UGA ranked No. 13 in the nation among best value public schools, No. 12 among best value public colleges without aid, No. 16 among all schools for internships, No. 11 for financial aid and No. 9 for best alumni networks.

Money magazine gave UGA a 4.5 out of 5 stars in its most recent ranking, naming it one of America’s best colleges. The magazine noted the impressive number of students and faculty who earn national awards each year, including Rhodes, Fulbright and Marshall Scholars in their ranking.

In May, UGA’s Jere W. Morehead Honors College was ranked No. 1 in the nation by College Transitions, publishers of the best-selling guide Colleges Worth Your Money. College Transitions identified three general characteristics — selectivity, benefits offered and program rigor — for which each honors program or college was scored.

Campus Advisor also recently ranked Athens the best college town in America.

In addition, Niche ranked UGA No. 14 among public universities in the nation, noting strong academics and value in their calculations.

In September of last year, the university ranked in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities for the eighth consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The School of Law was named the nation’s best value in legal education by The National Jurist — the fourth time in the last six years the school has occupied the top spot.

Financial Times rated Terry’s full-time MBA program the No. 1 value for the money worldwide.

“The University of Georgia’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service is reflected in our institution’s consistently high rankings as one of the nation’s best universities,” said S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “Our university continues to make remarkable strides in providing a world-class learning environment for our students, advancing life-changing research and serving the people of Georgia, our nation and our world.”