Clarkesville is a city in Georgia and it is the county seat of Habersham county. Its population is 1,821. There are 10 colleges near Clarkesville, Georgia - 3 public and 7 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 9 colleges are in 30 miles from Clarkesville. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 40,280 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $19,356 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 75.98% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,119.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Technical College In Clarkesville |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,898 ($3,330) | Not Offered | 2,599 | 14 to 1 |
| Piedmont University 3.2 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,700 | $12,320 | 1,857 | 12 to 1 |
| Toccoa Falls College 9.8 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,950 | $12,600 | 3,067 | 18 to 1 |
| Truett McConnell University 12.6 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,792 | $10,008 | 2,615 | 15 to 1 |
| Lanier Technical College 24.0 miles from Clarkesville |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,190 ($3,980) | Not Offered | 6,908 | 20 to 1 |
| University of North Georgia 26.6 miles from Clarkesville |
Public four-years |
$16,956 ($5,444) | $18,484 ($5,416) | 19,291 | 19 to 1 |
| Brenau University 27.0 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$33,757 | $15,840 | 2,436 | 11 to 1 |
| Phoenix Institute 27.4 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$3,800 | Not Offered | - | - |
| Young Harris College 28.7 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$32,305 | $12,000 | 1,457 | 13 to 1 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville 29.7 miles from Clarkesville |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$11,210 | Not Offered | 50 | 15 to 1 |
