Colleges · Rome
Colleges in Rome, GA
Rome is home to 2 colleges with about 4,926 students on campus. The largest is Georgia Northwestern Technical College, the most selective Shorter University (admits 96%). 2 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Rome
Students on campus
4,926fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Georgia Northwestern Technical College3,882 on campus
Most selective
Shorter Universityadmits 96% of applicants
Lowest net price
Shorter University$16,646 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Rome
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Rome
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Rome.
Berry CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Berry College1.7 mi2,269 students
Georgia Highlands CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Rome6.8 mi2,605 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Rome. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.