Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, GA
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• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment – 978
• Admit rate – 38%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA, CSS Profile
• Retention rate – 95%
• Mid 50% SAT/ACT range – 610-760/28-32
• Student to faculty ratio – 13:1
• Original founding site of Emory University
• Small, very well groomed and landscaped campus with lovely buildings
• Specialized environment where the student attends Oxford for 2 years and then moves onto Emory
• Can Apply to both Oxford and Emory University at the same time
• Emory University has 1 admissions office making decision
• Small liberal arts college environment
• 1/4 of Emory Students start at Oxford
• Like to see students who are willing and wanting to get involved in campus life
• Cap classes at 28 students
• Can earn an Associates degree, but is more ceremonial, to then move onto Emory
• Diverse campus – 18% International, 32% Southeast and remaining outside the area
• Faculty heavily involved with students, hired for teaching
• Can start classes in their area of interest
• Gen ed requirements
• Advisors have small case load – 15-20 students
• Apply to Emory/Oxford in general, not to a specific major
• All Emory events are open to students from both campus’s
• Shuttle to Emory Atlanta campus – About 45 minutes to an hour
• Residential halls are mixed with 1st and 2nd year students
• Very nice town 2 miles away with shops, restaurants
• Host formal programs to assist in transitioning to Atlanta campus
• Need to be a student in good standing to transfer to The Atlanta campus
• To get into the business school junior year there is a separate application, whether on the Oxford or Atlanta campus
• Academic Profile for acceptance is similar for both campus’
• Difference is the environmental fit – Smaller in a more intimate environment vs. city and a larger environment
• COA identical on both campus’
• Offer interviews – Alum gets in touch with the student
• Demonstrated interest not considered unless on the waitlist
• Looking for more nursing students – Declare as a pre-nursing major and then apply heading into junior year
• Gym/health center facility
