TODAY’S CREATIVE LOVING PROFILE
URBEX: EXPLORER LISTS
27 local colleges and universities
Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-471-6000
Small women's college on a beautiful campus on the south side of the tracks from Decatur. Ranked one of the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the South by U.S.... More
Decatur, GA 30030
404-471-6000
Small women's college on a beautiful campus on the south side of the tracks from Decatur. Ranked one of the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the South by U.S.... More
American InterContinental Institute
3300 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-965-5700
Based on a British model combining classroom and online courses, AIU offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees geared toward students with busy schedules. Founded: 1970; student population: 2,200 (combined); accredited:... More
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-965-5700
Based on a British model combining classroom and online courses, AIU offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees geared toward students with busy schedules. Founded: 1970; student population: 2,200 (combined); accredited:... More
Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Row
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-394-8300
The business-school-turned-art-institute offers four areas of expertise and combines campus-based and online course options. Founded: 1949; student population: 3,187; accredited: yes. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. 770-394-8300. www.artinstitutes.edu... More
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-394-8300
The business-school-turned-art-institute offers four areas of expertise and combines campus-based and online course options. Founded: 1949; student population: 3,187; accredited: yes. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. 770-394-8300. www.artinstitutes.edu... More
Atlanta Christian College
2605 Ben Hill Rd.
East Point, GA 30344
404-761-8861
With seven areas of study, the private, four-year college offers bachelor’s degree programs ranging from biblical studies to business. Founded: 1937; student population: 400; accredited: yes.... More
East Point, GA 30344
404-761-8861
With seven areas of study, the private, four-year college offers bachelor’s degree programs ranging from biblical studies to business. Founded: 1937; student population: 400; accredited: yes.... More
Atlanta University Center
156 Mildred St.
, GA
404-523-5148
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this mega-campus straddling MLK Drive encompasses some of the nation's top historically black colleges and graduate schools, including Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse... More
, GA
404-523-5148
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this mega-campus straddling MLK Drive encompasses some of the nation's top historically black colleges and graduate schools, including Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse... More
Bauder College
384 Northyards Blvd
Atlanta, GA
404-587-8536
Though it started as a fashion-merchandising college (and boasts successful alum such as Larry Swint, head designer for Signature Apparel Group, which includes Levi’s, Roca Wear and 310), the school... More
Atlanta, GA
404-587-8536
Though it started as a fashion-merchandising college (and boasts successful alum such as Larry Swint, head designer for Signature Apparel Group, which includes Levi’s, Roca Wear and 310), the school... More
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Highway
Rome, GA 30149
706-233-4076
With 28,000 acres, the private, four-year college stands as the world’s largest campus. The school combines comprehensive liberal-arts education with Christian values. Founded: 1902; student population: 1,858; accredited: yes.... More
Rome, GA 30149
706-233-4076
With 28,000 acres, the private, four-year college stands as the world’s largest campus. The school combines comprehensive liberal-arts education with Christian values. Founded: 1902; student population: 1,858; accredited: yes.... More
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 S. Cobb Drive.
Marietta, Ga 30060
770-528-4545
The college’s student body consists of traditional college-goers and several dual-enrollment high-schoolers looking to get an academic leg up in any of the 27 areas of study the school offers.... More
Marietta, Ga 30060
770-528-4545
The college’s student body consists of traditional college-goers and several dual-enrollment high-schoolers looking to get an academic leg up in any of the 27 areas of study the school offers.... More
Clark Atlanta University
Clarke Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-880-8000
The former stomping ground of Civil Rights activist and minister Ralph Abernathy, Clark Atlanta is the oldest graduate institution to serve a predominantly African-American student body. Founded: 1865; student population:... More
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-880-8000
The former stomping ground of Civil Rights activist and minister Ralph Abernathy, Clark Atlanta is the oldest graduate institution to serve a predominantly African-American student body. Founded: 1865; student population:... More
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Morrow, GA 30260
678-466-4000
Home to the cultural mecca Spivey Hall, Clayton State has grown substantially as a four-year university, adding many athletic opportunities, most recently indoor track and field, and many academic programs... More
Morrow, GA 30260
678-466-4000
Home to the cultural mecca Spivey Hall, Clayton State has grown substantially as a four-year university, adding many athletic opportunities, most recently indoor track and field, and many academic programs... More
Creative Circus
812 Lambert Drive
Atlanta, GA
404-607-8880
Copywriters team up with graphic designers and art directors at the two-year school, at which students build portfolios through advertising projects. Founded: 1995; student population: 200; accredited: yes. 812 Lambert... More
Atlanta, GA
404-607-8880
Copywriters team up with graphic designers and art directors at the two-year school, at which students build portfolios through advertising projects. Founded: 1995; student population: 200; accredited: yes. 812 Lambert... More
DeVry University
One West Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
404-292-7900
A nontraditional university offering fast-track training on seven campuses. Multiple Atlanta area locations. Founded: 1969; student population: 4,349; accredited: yes. 1 West Court Sq. 404-292-7900. www.devry.edu.... More
Decatur, GA 30030
404-292-7900
A nontraditional university offering fast-track training on seven campuses. Multiple Atlanta area locations. Founded: 1969; student population: 4,349; accredited: yes. 1 West Court Sq. 404-292-7900. www.devry.edu.... More
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA
404-727-6123
Spread across more than 600 acres, Emory is ranked 17 among "national universities," according to U.S. News and World Report. In addition to educating approximately 12,000 undergraduates and graduates, the... More
Atlanta, GA
404-727-6123
Spread across more than 600 acres, Emory is ranked 17 among "national universities," according to U.S. News and World Report. In addition to educating approximately 12,000 undergraduates and graduates, the... More
Georgia Tech
Fourth and Ferst streets
Atlanta, GA 30332
404-894-2000
The 120-year-old school is consistently ranked among the nation's top engineering schools — not so high in football. Some 18,000 students study on its 400-acre campus. Its famous "Ramblin' Wreck"... More
Atlanta, GA 30332
404-894-2000
The 120-year-old school is consistently ranked among the nation's top engineering schools — not so high in football. Some 18,000 students study on its 400-acre campus. Its famous "Ramblin' Wreck"... More
Georgia Perimeter College
3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
678-891-2300
With five campuses, GPC is the University System of Georgia’s largest two-year college. Founded: 1958; student population: 21,473; accredited: yes. Decatur: 3251 Panthersville Road. 678-891-2300; Dunwoody: 2101 Womack Road. 770-274-5000;... More
Decatur, GA 30034
678-891-2300
With five campuses, GPC is the University System of Georgia’s largest two-year college. Founded: 1958; student population: 21,473; accredited: yes. Decatur: 3251 Panthersville Road. 678-891-2300; Dunwoody: 2101 Womack Road. 770-274-5000;... More
Georgia Gwinnett College
1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30030
678-407-5000
The brand-new four-year liberal-arts college seeks to meet the educational and economic needs of students in an increasingly diverse northeast Atlanta population. Founded: 2005; accredited: no.... More
Lawrenceville, GA 30030
678-407-5000
The brand-new four-year liberal-arts college seeks to meet the educational and economic needs of students in an increasingly diverse northeast Atlanta population. Founded: 2005; accredited: no.... More
Georgia State University
University Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-2560
Once a commuter school with little character, Georgia State has become a more complete university with new dorms and a strong commitment to enhancing its downtown Atlanta campus. Among the... More
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-2560
Once a commuter school with little character, Georgia State has become a more complete university with new dorms and a strong commitment to enhancing its downtown Atlanta campus. Among the... More
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-423-6000
Located near a Civil War battle site, KSU is the University System of Georgia’s third-largest school. Until it collapsed recently, campus visitors could see the “Spaceship Earth” statue by Eino... More
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-423-6000
Located near a Civil War battle site, KSU is the University System of Georgia’s third-largest school. Until it collapsed recently, campus visitors could see the “Spaceship Earth” statue by Eino... More
Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
678-547-6280
In 2007, the Princeton Review named Mercer the country’s fifth most beautiful campus. Mercer is the alma mater of two Pulitzer Prize winners, politicians, journalists and CNN’s Nancy Grace. Founded:... More
Atlanta, GA 30341
678-547-6280
In 2007, the Princeton Review named Mercer the country’s fifth most beautiful campus. Mercer is the alma mater of two Pulitzer Prize winners, politicians, journalists and CNN’s Nancy Grace. Founded:... More
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-681-2800
The historically African-American college was an educational home to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and now houses some of the icon’s unpublished letters. Founded: 1867; student population: 3,000;... More
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-681-2800
The historically African-American college was an educational home to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and now houses some of the icon’s unpublished letters. Founded: 1867; student population: 3,000;... More
Morris Brown College
643 Martin Luther King Drive
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-739-1000
Known for its open enrollment policy and generous financial aid, Morris Brown hosted the filming of Stomp the Yard and Drumline in the midst of a public battle for accreditation.... More
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-739-1000
Known for its open enrollment policy and generous financial aid, Morris Brown hosted the filming of Stomp the Yard and Drumline in the midst of a public battle for accreditation.... More
Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-261-1441
The small liberal arts college is graced with a beautiful campus of granite and concrete neo-Gothic buildings. The school was founded in 1835 in Milledgeville, making it one of Georgia's... More
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-261-1441
The small liberal arts college is graced with a beautiful campus of granite and concrete neo-Gothic buildings. The school was founded in 1835 in Milledgeville, making it one of Georgia's... More
Portfolio Center
125 Bennett St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-351-5055
One of the first communication-arts schools of its kind, Portfolio Center offers specialized design-and-advertising education. Founded: 1977; student population: 1,036; accredited: no.... More
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-351-5055
One of the first communication-arts schools of its kind, Portfolio Center offers specialized design-and-advertising education. Founded: 1977; student population: 1,036; accredited: no.... More
SCAD-Atlanta
1600 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-253-2700
The full name's actually Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta campus). The private, for-profit school opened its branch in the big city in 2006, taking over the sleekly renovated... More
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-253-2700
The full name's actually Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta campus). The private, for-profit school opened its branch in the big city in 2006, taking over the sleekly renovated... More
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA
770-528-7200
Southern Poly broke ties with Georgia Tech in the 1970s. Nearly 30 years later it boasts balanced, career-based education programs as an independent four-year university. Founded: 1948; student population: 4,460;... More
Marietta, GA
770-528-7200
Southern Poly broke ties with Georgia Tech in the 1970s. Nearly 30 years later it boasts balanced, career-based education programs as an independent four-year university. Founded: 1948; student population: 4,460;... More
Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-681-3643
Spelman’s primarily female student body follows in the impressive footsteps of such esteemed alums as Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the Color Purple Alice Walker. Founded: 1881; student population: 2,343; accredited:... More
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-681-3643
Spelman’s primarily female student body follows in the impressive footsteps of such esteemed alums as Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the Color Purple Alice Walker. Founded: 1881; student population: 2,343; accredited:... More
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
All undergraduates beware the Arch! Local lore of the United States’ first state-chartered university would have underclassmen believe that those who walk under the cast-iron Arch will not graduate. The... More
Athens, GA 30602
All undergraduates beware the Arch! Local lore of the United States’ first state-chartered university would have underclassmen believe that those who walk under the cast-iron Arch will not graduate. The... More
