Emmanuel College, or EC, was originally established as the Franklin Springs Institute in 1919. Founded by the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, the college was given its present name in 1939. The campus occupies 130 acres in Franklin Springs, Georgia.
Emmanuel College grants the Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. These courses are offered through the following divisions:
Emmanuel College offers enrollment to students from over 25 states and 5 foreign countries. The athletics department is a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association. The teams are nicknamed the Lions, and they participate in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis.
Emmanuel can be found in Franklin Springs, GA (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Pentecostal Holiness Church school. Emmanuel is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Emmanuel are in music and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Emmanuel turned down 42% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 420 to 440, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007-2008, 658 students were enrolled in Emmanuel.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at Emmanuel. The school offers students meal plans. Emmanuel student athletes compete in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Emmanuel College is a Christ centered-community, liberal arts institution which strives to prepare students to become Christ-like disciples who integrate faith, learning and living for effective careers, scholarship and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Emmanuel College Franklin Springs
181 Springs St
Franklin Springs, GA 30639
General Phone: (706) 245-7226
http://www.ec.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, math teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, business teaching |
| Business and Management | 20 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Media | 9 | media studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | exercise science |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | pre-pharmacy |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Emmanuel in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 105 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Emmanuel had a total enrollment of 658 students (620 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 77% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| South Carolina | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Emmanuel offers campus housing for 325 of its 620 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Franklin Springs, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,176 | 684 | 58% | 226 | 33% |
| Men | 471 | 262 | 56% | 88 | 34% |
| Women | 705 | 402 | 57% | 138 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 440 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,460 |
| Room and board | $ 5,584 |
| Room charge | $ 2,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,034 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Emmanuel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $47,869 | 3 | $46,288 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $41,764 | 4 | $42,497 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $40,966 | 7 | $38,292 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $32,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $42,765 | 18 | $39,177 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 45 | 95 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 31 | 51 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Emmanuel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Pentecostal Holiness Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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