These 8 colleges and universities are the hardest to get into in Georgia. Here's the list

Getting into college is no easy feat, especially if you're aiming for some of Georgia’s most competitive schools.

A new list from education data site Niche ranks the hardest colleges to get into in the state, and it’s no surprise that some of Georgia’s most prestigious institutions top the list.

Here’s a look at the Georgia schools that are the toughest to get into.

Hardest Georgia colleges to get into

1. Emory University

2. Georgia Institute of Technology

3. Point University

4. Spelman College

5. University of Georgia

6. Fort Valley State University

7. Thomas University

8. Andrew College

What is Emory University's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Emory is 11%, according to Niche, with the state average being 53%.

What is the hardest college to get into in America?

According to the report, Minerva University, in San Francisco, is the hardest college to get into in the nation, with an acceptance rate of 4%.

How are Niche rankings determined?

"Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the colleges," Niche wrote. "Niche also collects data directly from schools via our school data update form."

For more, visit niche.com.

Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: What are the hardest Georgia colleges to get into? See Niche's list