PrivateRuralEmmanuel University
Franklin Springs, Georgia 30639
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Lions
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (24)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
57%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average