Morehouse College, formerly Augusta Institute, is a private liberal arts college in Atlanta that has historically catered to black men of high moral and intellectual character. The institute's stated mission is to produce "men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service." Several of its programs focus on the development of intellect and character as well as teaching the culture and history of Africans. Accredited by the Commission and Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Morehouse College awards several Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees each year.
Beulah Heights University is an accredited member of Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It can award associate and a bachelor's degrees in Biblical Education, International Economic Development and Leadership and Administration. This private Christian college aims to prepare men and women for church leadership roles, to serve as pastors or missionaries, and a variety of other positions.
Emory University is a private liberal arts college located in Decatur, a northeastern suburb of Atlanta. Billed as a Top 20 research university, Emory is recognized for its diverse community of students, educators and researchers, renowned professional schools and advances in health care. Emory University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels; the school maintains a legacy of open collaboration with many leading businesses and other institutions in Atlanta.
Oglethorpe University is a small, highly selective liberal arts college which enrolls more than 1,000 students from around the world each year. Founded as a private educational institute 1835, Oglethorpe University has built and maintained a stellar reputation as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the Southeast. Oglethorpe University's accreditation was reaffirmed in 2009 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees until 2012.