Emory University-Oxford College
Oxford, GA 30054
About Emory University-Oxford College
Emory University-Oxford College is a private two-year college in Oxford, Georgia, enrolling about 967 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $33,917 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $68,056. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (33.4%) and White (26.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Emory University-Oxford College charges about 2.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($68,056).
- Versus the Georgia median, sticker tuition is about 7.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 93.10%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $93,897.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Emory University-Oxford College is about 50% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $68,056; average net price is $33,917 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Emory University-Oxford College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 592% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University-Oxford College | $68,056 | $33,917 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Georgia (state median) | $8,578 | $8,870 | 118 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 50% below published tuition at Emory University-Oxford College
Key findings
- Emory University-Oxford College's average net price ($33,917) is 50% below published tuition ($68,056).
- Emory University-Oxford College charges about 2.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($68,056).
- Versus the Georgia median, sticker tuition is about 7.9×.
Emory University-Oxford College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $68,056
Finding Emory University-Oxford College charges about 2.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $68,056. That is about 2.3× the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Georgia median ($8,578), sticker tuition is about 7.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 5.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Emory University-Oxford College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Emory University-Oxford College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Emory University-Oxford College is $33,917.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $33,917 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $25,046 above the Georgia median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $15,035 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Emory University-Oxford College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 50% lower after grants and scholarships.
Emory University-Oxford College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Emory University-Oxford College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$68,056
Avg. net price
$33,917
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,275 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,511 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,879 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,377 |
| $110,001+ | $55,211 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $272,224. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Emory University-Oxford College is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Highly selective — fewer than 3 in 10 applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 15% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1520
- Midpoint ACT: 33
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Emory University-Oxford College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Emory University-Oxford College is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 50% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Emory University-Oxford College.
Campus
Location
Oxford, GA
City / state
- ZIP
- 30054
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 1.8× the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
967
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 1,102
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 14.68%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Emory University-Oxford College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Emory University-Oxford College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Emory University-Oxford College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $41,614 | $41,614 | $26,718 |
| 2016 | $43,254 | $43,254 | $26,879 |
| 2017 | $48,502 | $48,502 | $27,753 |
| 2018 | $51,306 | $51,306 | $30,379 |
| 2019 | $53,804 | $53,804 | $25,921 |
| 2020 | $53,868 | $53,868 | $31,319 |
| 2021 | $55,468 | $55,468 | $31,883 |
| 2022 | $57,948 | $57,948 | $34,942 |
| 2023 | $60,774 | $60,774 | $30,622 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1520 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 33 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 4.00
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Emory University-Oxford College reported total enrollment of about 967 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (33.4%), White (26.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (14.3%). About 14.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 16.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Emory University-Oxford College in 2024 is 967 students.
Over a full year, about 1,102 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
91.43% 100% Completion Time
93.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 91.43% of students graduating from Emory University-Oxford College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Emory University-Oxford College graduates earn a median of $93,897 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Emory University-Oxford College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $93,897. Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $33,917.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Emory University-Oxford College graduates report median earnings of $93,897 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Emory University-Oxford College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Emory University-Oxford College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Emory University-Oxford College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Emory University-Oxford College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$79.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Georgia median 1.9× the median ($41.7M)
- Southeast median 4.1× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 3.0× the median ($26.4M)
- Georgia median 7.1× the median ($9,839)
- Southeast median 7.5× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 5.8× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 90.3%
- Georgia median 27.9 pp above median (62.3%)
- Southeast median 30.8 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 32.3 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,512
- Georgia median 1.5× the median ($6,152)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,667
- Georgia median 2.5× the median ($5,760)
- Southeast median 2.2× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Emory University-Oxford College at a glance
Emory University-Oxford College
Emory University-Oxford College is a private non-profit institution in Oxford, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian33.4%White or Caucasian26.6%Non-Resident Alien14.3%
Schools near Emory University-Oxford College
Other campuses in Oxford, GA when available, plus nearby institutions in Georgia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Georgia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Emory University-Oxford College located?
Emory University-Oxford College is located in Oxford, GA.
What is Emory University-Oxford College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Emory University-Oxford College is 13.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 19,990 applicants and 3,449 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Emory University-Oxford College's tuition?
Emory University-Oxford College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $68,056 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $33,917 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Emory University-Oxford College cost?
Reported tuition is $68,056 and average net price is $33,917 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $21,244 annually.
Why is Emory University-Oxford College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Emory University-Oxford College, published tuition is $68,056 while average net price is $33,917—about 50% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Emory University-Oxford College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($33,917), completion (93.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($93,897). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
Why is Emory University-Oxford College's acceptance rate so low?
The acceptance rate at Emory University-Oxford College is 13.1% among first-time degree-seeking applicants reporting admissions data. Very low rates usually reflect extraordinary applicant volume relative to class size—not a single test-score cutoff. When IPEDS reports applicants and admits, those counts show how selective the funnel is. Acceptance rate describes competition for seats; it does not measure outcomes for enrolled students. Yield (share of admits who enroll) further clarifies demand among those offered admission when available.
What is the student body demographics at Emory University-Oxford College?
Emory University-Oxford College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,102 students, Asian (33.4%), White (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Emory University-Oxford College?
About 16.4% of students at Emory University-Oxford College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Emory University-Oxford College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Emory University-Oxford College reports midpoint SAT about 1520 and midpoint ACT about 33.
What do graduates of Emory University-Oxford College earn?
Median earnings are $81,857 six years after entry and $93,897 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Emory University-Oxford College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 93.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.