Acceptance Rate
74%
“Small Pentecostal college in rural Georgia blending faith, academics, and tight-knit community.”
Franklin Springs, GA
Location
Rural
Campus Setting
Emmanuel College traces its roots to 1919, when the International Pentecostal Holiness Church established it in the tiny town of Franklin Springs to train ministers and leaders rooted in Pentecostal traditions. Students who thrive here seek a deeply faith-integrated education, where daily chapel and spiritual formation shape campus life alongside studies. The college's personality revolves around personal mentorship from professors who often double as spiritual guides, fostering a family-like atmosphere in a student body of about 990 undergraduates. Franklin Springs offers a quiet, low-cost rural setting amid Georgia's rolling hills, just an hour from Athens, but the remote location means you'll drive for bigger-city amenities or diverse dining.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
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Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Classes emphasize interactive teaching in small settings, with majors like Christian ministries, education, nursing, and business drawing students who want faith woven into their coursework. You'll discuss theology in seminars alongside practical skills in labs or fieldwork, and upper-level courses often feature close faculty collaboration on capstone projects. While the range of majors stays focused rather than expansive, this setup suits students prioritizing depth in vocational fields over broad research pursuits; popular programs like teacher preparation fill up, so early declaration helps secure spots.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
886 undergrad • 64 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
63%
Black / African American
12%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
18%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Franklin Springs, GA
Varsity Athletics
Campus life pulses with faith-centered events, from thrice-weekly chapels to mission trips and worship nights that anchor the week for most students. Residential halls create close bonds, with freshmen often in doubles and upperclassmen enjoying suites, though the small size limits housing variety after sophomore year. Weekends mix intramural sports, coffeehouse gatherings, and Division II athletics with trips to nearby lakes or Atlanta; the rural vibe means a subdued social scene focused on relationships rather than parties, and cold winter winds can chill outdoor hangs.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$16,357
$30K – $48K
$16,853
$48K – $75K
$19,201
$75K – $110K
$21,536
$110K+
$21,477
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
71%
4 Years Graduation Rate
38%
6 Years Graduation Rate
48%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$38,208
71% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Emmanuel College and return in the fall. 38% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 48% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
38%
4-6 years
10%
Non-grad
52%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$22,464
Acceptance
74%
Undergrads
886
4-Year Grad Rate
38%
Endowment
$4M
Franklin Springs, GA 30639