Throughout Oxford's (and old Emory's) history, several institutional values shine out clearly. Students from the 1840's, the 1940's or from 2003 have seen the Oxford campus as a place of academic challenge coupled with genuine interest and support for the individual. Oxford students are involved in their community and quickly develop pride and unity. William Faulkner wrote, "the past is not dead . . . it's not even past."

Oxford College offers a unique opportunity to prospective student athletes looking for excellence and individual attention both in the classroom and in athletics. Oxford College and Emory College have a unique system that allows for separate athletic departments and identities within the same university. As a senior in high-school, you can apply to attend the first two years of your Emory University Education at Oxford College and/or at Emory College.

athletics

Both colleges have a distinguished history of achievement and have fielded consistently winning teams that are regionally and nationally ranked. Oxford College or "Old Emory" as it is sometimes called, has a rich history in athletics, fielding highly competitive teams since the school was built in 1836. Oxford College is a liberal arts division and birthplace of Emory University that combines a small social atmosphere with the prestige and research capabilities of a research university. Academically, Oxford College and Emory University are ranked as one of the Top 20 universities in the nation and is now ranked among the elite in teaching. Student enrollment at Oxford is roughly 600 students annually, and is made up of freshmen and sophomores. The Oxford Campus is located 35 miles east of the main campus.

Our Athletic teams are members of both the GJCAA and NJCAA respectively. Oxford College currently sponsors Women's Soccer, Men's Basketball, and both Men's and Women's Tennis. The University against nationally ranked opponents and the best scholarship competition in the country; although we do not offer athletic scholarships. All financial aid at Oxford is either merit or need based.