THESTATEWAY
WE’RE DOING THINGS
THESTATEWAY®
No. 1
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING IN THE U.S. *
(Six years in a row)
TOP 5
MOST INNOVATIVE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S.*
(11 years in a row)
* U.S. News & World Report, 2026
WE’RE DOING THINGS
No. 1
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING
IN THE U.S. *
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING
IN THE U.S. *
(Six years in a row)
TOP 5
MOST INNOVATIVE PUBLIC
UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S.*
UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S.*
(11 years in a row)
AS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE INSTITUTIONS IN THE NATION,
specifically top five among public universities for the last 11 years, we set our sights high.* With every breakthrough we make, every spike we see in enrollment and every stride we hit in graduating more students in less time, we surpass our own standards. Still, our values and commitments never change: You come first.
That’s THESTATEWAY®
Through our leading-edge initiatives for academic achievement, we’ll help you pave your own path to opportunities, show you shortcuts to long-term success and empower you to design your future. You already have the drive to do remarkable things in this world. Let us be your roadmap.
* U.S. News & World Report, 2026
THE WAY TO GREATNESS STARTS HERE
AN R1 PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA
For more than a century, we have worked tirelessly to earn our respected place in higher education. Today, our 250-plus undergraduate degree programs, 180-plus graduate degree programs and welcoming culture attract 53,000 students (across our Atlanta Campus and five Perimeter College campuses) from around the globe. Diversity is a defining part of our DNA.
Our ambitious spirit has helped us shape our students into accomplished alumni, change the face of downtown Atlanta and rise as a dynamic research university.
We know you’ll take
THESTATEWAY®
even further.
THE WAY TO GREATNESS STARTS HERE
AN R1 PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA
For more than a century, we have worked tirelessly to earn our respected place in higher education. Today, our 250-plus undergraduate degree programs, 180-plus graduate degree programs and welcoming culture attract 53,000 students (across our Atlanta Campus and five Perimeter College campuses) from around the globe. Diversity is a defining part of our DNA.
Our ambitious spirit has helped us shape our students into accomplished alumni, change the face of downtown Atlanta and rise as a dynamic research university.
We know you’ll take THESTATEWAY® even further.
OUR 10 MOST POPULAR MAJORS*
Click on each major to discover some associated career opportunities.
*This list is ordered alphabetically and not in order of popularity.
Accountant, Auditor, Tax Manager
Curator, Designer, Artist
Biologist, Scientist, Zoologist
Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Web Developer
Police Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, Criminal Profiler
Director, Cinematographer, Screenwriter
Financial Advisor, Commercial Banker, Venture Capitalist
Writer, Editor, News Producer
Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist
Campaign Manager, Urban Planner, Policy Analyst
“My dream is to go into public interest law and become an impact litigator, handling cases involving systemic issues that can affect many lives.”
— Kira Slevin (‘26)