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Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs, Georgia 30639

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

Emmanuel University is a private rural institution in Franklin Springs, Georgia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 719 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,208 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,297.

Established
1919
Motto
Deus Nobiscum
Mascot
The Lion
Type
Private college
Division
Division II

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53%Acceptance
SAT Avg
719Students
12:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$38,208Earnings 10yr
$19,297Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate53.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,664
Room & Board$10,460
Total Cost of Attendance$35,188
Average Net Price$19,297
Median Debt at Graduation$24,325
Monthly Payment (10yr)$258

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,134
$30–48K$15,569
$48–75K$17,824
$75–110K$23,245
$110K+$21,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

57%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
719
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 13%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.6%
Freshman Retention57.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,595
10 Years$38,208

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#41
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#171
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lions

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Emmanuel University was founded in 1919 as the Franklin Springs Institute in Franklin Springs, Georgia.
  • In its first years it taught high school courses for grades eight through eleven and three college-level courses.
  • The first buildings were two hotels and a skating rink.
  • In 1931, the college was forced to close for two years during the Great Depression.
  • In 1939, the name was changed to Emmanuel College and the high school was called Emmanuel Academy.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from GA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
80 mi(139 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
146 mi(253 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
243 mi(421 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta86 mi
CLT Charlotte141 mi
BHM Birmingham213 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
New York, NY669 mi · ~19h 20m drive
Hartford, CT769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
Providence, RI823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Albany, NY769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Rochester, NY682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Philadelphia, PA588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Pittsburgh, PA459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Newark, NJ663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Washington, DC466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Baltimore, MD500 mi · ~14h 27m drive
Atlanta, GA80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
Charlotte, NC146 mi · ~4h 13m drive
Raleigh, NC275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Miami, FL615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Orlando, FL410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Tampa, FL439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Nashville, TN243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
New Orleans, LA504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Richmond, VA391 mi · ~11h 18m drive
Chicago, IL578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Detroit, MI556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Minneapolis, MN913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Kansas City, MO715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Indianapolis, IN414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Columbus, OH392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Dallas, TX792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Houston, TX780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Austin, TX896 mi · ~25h 53m drive
San Antonio, TX960 mi · ~27h 44m drive
Los Angeles, CA1996 mi · ~57h 40m drive
San Francisco, CA2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive
San Diego, CA1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
Seattle, WA2213 mi · ~63h 56m drive
Portland, OR2208 mi · ~63h 47m drive
Denver, CO1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive
Phoenix, AZ1655 mi · ~47h 49m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1629 mi · ~47h 4m drive
Honolulu, HI4556 mi · ~131h 37m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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