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Decatur Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Decatur

There are at least 9 colleges in Decatur, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 22,252 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 14,628 full-time students, and a reported 891 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Decatur; see particularly Atlanta colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Georgia Colleges.

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DeVry University
Decatur, Georgia

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Decatur, Georgia

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

The Art Institutes
Decatur, Georgia

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Communication, Family and Consumer, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

Decatur Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, Georgia 30035-4022

  • Programs: embalming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 190 students, 190 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Omnitech Institute
4319 Covington Hwy Ste 204
Decatur, Georgia 30035

  • Programs: computer and info science, network management, computer support, computer engineering, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 217 students, 217 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave
Decatur, Georgia 30030-3797

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, economics courses, international relations, political science, history, English teaching, biology, economics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,016 students, 939 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 760 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-685. Math: 540-650.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Columbia Theological Seminary
701 Columbia Dr
Decatur, Georgia 30030

  • Programs: ministry, theology, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 315 students, 281 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 131 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Georgia Perimeter College
3251 Panthersville Rd
Decatur, Georgia 30034-3832

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, dental hygienist, fire protection tech, sign language translation, computer and info science, computer programming courses, electrical installation and repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 20,461 students, 12,948 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-510. Math: 390-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Ross Medical Education Center
2645 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, Georgia 30033

  • Programs: medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 53 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Atlanta Colleges41416,47476,87618,209
Chamblee Colleges19,552209 
Clarkston Colleges17,2314,083 
East Point Colleges139,595451283
Forest Park Colleges221,447140 
Stone Mountain Colleges17,14594 

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