Emory University - Private University in Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by the Methodist Episcopal Church and was named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory.

 Emory University has nine academic divisions: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, Goizueta Business School, Laney Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology.

Address                201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
Mascot                  Dooley

Motto	Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam (Latin)
Motto in English	The wise heart seeks knowledge
Established	1836
Type	Private
Affiliation	United Methodist Church
Endowment	$6.7 billion
President	James W. Wagner
Academic staff	13,225
Students	14,513
Undergraduates	7,656
Postgraduates	6,677
Location	Druid Hills, Georgia, U.S.
Campus	Suburban 631 acres (2.6 km²)
Newspaper	The Emory Wheel
Colors	Blue
Athletics	NCAA Division III UAA
Nickname	Eagles
Affiliations	AAU SACS ACE NAICU IAMSCU ORAU
Website	www.emory.edu

Columbus State University - College in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the  Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Address                         4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907, United States
Phone                            +1 706-507-8800
Notable Alumni           Joni Ernst, Hugh Royer III, Sammy Rachels, Shirley J. McKellar, Kathleen Kennedy 

Former names	Columbus College
Established	1958
Type	Public university
Endowment	$29.3 million
President	Chris Markwood, Dr. (5th)
Vice-president	Tina Butcher (Interim)
Academic staff	473
Administrative staff	572
Students	8,156 (Fall 2013)
Undergraduates	7,013 (Fall 2013)
Postgraduates	1,143 (Fall 2013)
Doctoral students	32
Location	Columbus, Georgia, United States
Campus	Suburban, 132 acres (Main campus); Urban (RiverPark campus)
Colors	Blue, red, and white
Nickname	Cougars
Mascot	Cody Cougar
Affiliations	NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Website	www.columbusstate.edu

Brenau University - University in Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, United States, founded in 1878, is a private, not-for-profit, undergraduate- and graduate-level higher education institution with multiple campuses and online programs. Currently the university enrolls about 2,800 students who seek degrees ranging from two-year Associate of Arts through doctorates.

Address                 500 Washington St SE, Gainesville, GA 30501, United States
Mascot                  Brenau Golden Tiger 

Motto	As Gold Refined By Fire
Established	1878
Type	Private
President	Dr. Ed Schrader
Academic staff	125
Undergraduates	1,800
Postgraduates	1,000
Location	Gainesville, GA, US
Campus	Urban
Colors	Gold and Black
Nickname	Golden Tigers
Website	www.brenau.edu

South University - University in Savannah, Georgia

South University is a system of for-profit schools owned by Education Management Corporation. South University's programs focus primarily on degrees for business and health professions. The school offers degree programs at the doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and associate level.

The main South University campus is located in Savannah, Georgia and was originally founded as Draughon's Practical Business College in 1899. As of 2013, South University operates 11 campuses and an online program; just over half of all students are enrolled online.

Founded: 1899
Colors: Silver, Orange 

Former names	Draughon's Practical Business College, South College
Established	1899
Type	Private, for-profit
Chancellor	John T. South, III
Students	18,370 (2013)
Location	United States
Website	southuniversity.edu

Albany State University - University in Albany, Georgia

Albany State University is a four-year, state-supported, historically black university located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is one of three HBCU's in the University System of Georgia. A progressive institution, Albany State University seeks to foster the growth and development of the region, state and nation through teaching, research, creative expression and public service.

Motto	A Past To Cherish, A Future To Fulfill Potential. Realized.
Established	1903
Type	Public, HBCU
Endowment	$1.5 million
President	Dr. Arthur Dunning (interim)
Students	4,176
Undergraduates	3,714
Postgraduates	424
Location	Albany, Georgia, United States
Campus	Urban, 231-acre (934,823.8 m2)
Colors	Royal Blue and Old Gold
Athletics	NCAA Division II
Nickname	Golden Rams
Affiliations	SIAC
Website	www.asurams.edu

 Address:            504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705, United States
 

Acceptance rate:  55% (2010)
 

Phone:                  +1 229-430-4600