- Oxford College of Emory University is a residential college of Emory University. Oxford College is located in Oxford, Georgia, on Emory University's original campus 38 miles east of Emory's current Atlanta campus. It specializes in the foundations of liberal arts education.
School Highlights
Emory University-Oxford College serves 1,126 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,126 students
- Acceptance Rate: 20%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Emory University-Oxford College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
Emory University-Oxford College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Emory University-Oxford College has grown by 13% over five years.
The Emory University-Oxford College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,126 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,102 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,102 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
922 students
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
31%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
8%
35%
% White
30%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
13%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
95%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,556
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,008
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
20%
75%
SAT Reading
720
533
SAT Math
760
515
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
33
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Emory University-Oxford College?
The acceptance rate of Emory University-Oxford College is 20%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Emory University-Oxford College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Georgia with low acceptance rates.
What is Emory University-Oxford College's ranking?
Emory University-Oxford College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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