Founded in 1881, this private institution is a historically black college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the school to give out baccalaureate degrees. The campus sits on 39 acres in downtown Atlanta and has an approximate study body of 2,100. Spellman College offers a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of science degree. The college has more than 20 areas of study, including English, sociology, child development, economics, biology and engineering.
Founded in 1968, the 400-acre Macon State College started as a junior college. In 2010, the college, located in Macon, Georgia, started providing housing options for students and increased enrollment to more than 6,000 students. Macon State College offers 31 majors; 18 bachelor's degrees; and certificate, associate's degree and career programs. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Macon State College.
Located in Barnesville, Georgia, Gordon College offers more than 40 different programs of study. Founded in 1852, the school has an enrollment that totals more than 4,500. In 2006, the school was designated as a state college. Gordon College sits on more than 200 acres. It offers baccalaureate degrees in nursing, mathematics, early childhood education and biology. In addition, it grants associate's degrees in other areas of study. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the college.
Mount Vernon, Georgia is home to Brewton-Parker College, a private, Christian college. Established in 1904, the school is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and it has an approximate student population of 1,100. The four-year institution is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus spans 270 acres and includes 46 buildings. Brewton-Parker offers 19 majors, including business administration, pre-med and history.