18 Best Mfa Programs In Atlanta, GA (2022 Updated)

My son attends Morehouse! Their freshman class made history Fall 2016. This was his first time leaving home. Well into the first semester, he made his first visit home, I was astonished at what I observed for those two days. He had matured mentally, spoke with clarity and confidence, more importantly he carefully listened to what was being said, evaluated what he needed to say before blurring it out as he did prior to attending Morehouse College and spoke humbly with an improved vocabulary. I had to stare at him a few times to see if he was the same young man that just left three months ago… Although, the change may have not been huge, it was significant enough to be noticeable by our family, neighbors and his friends. I cried happy tears before going to bed that night and I thank God for guiding him to this school. His change is real, his struggles are in the past and his success is his future transition from a "Man of Morehouse" to a "Morehouse Man!" Morehouse College is the real deal for educating our young black men across the globe!Karen Johnson

This institution is only living off the names of the world renowned gentleman that are alumni.Because of an incompetent administration team,I only spent 15 days at that school due to financial issues which I was not at fault.It is ironic to witness the urgency they displayed in removing me from my registered classes,however the same urgency was not made to find my FAFSA information in a timely manner that was carelessly misplaced in some soft copy files.This school is a joke,and should be grateful of the outstanding names associated with it. Yet they speak about how this is the “only” school for young “African-American” men,all talk and no action,Morehouse College is the worst.justin phillips

MOREHOUSE HAS ALWAYS BEEN RESPECTED FOR 💯 EDUCATION MY FATHER WORKED 👨 ACROSS THE STREET FROM MOREHOUSE FOR ABOUT TWENTY YEARS DURING THE FIFTHIES AND SIXTIES!! AT A RESTAURANT CALLED THE GREASY SPOON OR THE GRILL!! ALSO, FRIENDS ATTENDED MOREHOUSE COLLEGE!!! I EVEN GREETED THE CUSTOMERS!! IT HELPED TEACH PEOPLE SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL!!Cynthia Laster

Waste of time and money. The classes do not give you any real world experience and you have to pay for the internship and only then will you get a certificate unless you want to waste time and money taking another class that is useless. They don’t even offer enough specialty classes and the $750 does not cover anything except the cameras used in the first semester.Backup Email

I am a parent of a freshman. The Spelman administration does a terrible job in completing students’ records and getting students paperwork together in an efficient manner. My daughter sent her transcripts multiple times when she would follow up she was given multiple contacts which none of them were helpful or at least remove the transcript hold so she could register. She has been giving the run around because the people in the office punts responsibility in doing their job. I wish I could blame it on COVID however after my daughter has talked to upper class students this is how the school operates. Spelman’s bloated, inefficient administration. With such a small student body, high tuition and massive endowments one would think Spelman wouldn’t have such issuesMonica Young

It is unconscionable you do not allow freshman to have window air conditioning units in modern day summer heat, but sophomore's and up can have them. When it was 96 degrees and humid with wet bulb temperatures well over 100 degrees, I know of one person who had medical difficulties who asked for an exception from several levels of authority, and was denied. Dean Desiree Pedescleaux, you are supposed to ensure students learn and are safe, and failed on both accounts. Learning academics and life skills other than how to survive 100+ heat index conditions is what student's and parents want in 2021.M Z

Wonderful place for smart Black girls to become powerful Black women. Spelman has a history of choosing top candidates for admission; I’m not sure of the current acceptance rate, but it’s an elite institution. Of course Spelman is a college, but its’ niche goes beyond high-level academics. The experience at Spelman is steeped in excellence, pride, and sisterhood. Any woman who graduates has the tools to make a profound impact in her community.Jennifer Beal Fields

Don’t enroll in OMSCS. It’s only a great value if you value your time at zero. If you’re just in to get a degree, there are easier places to go. If you enroll in the hopes of learning something useful, then you’ll be displeased. Professors and TAs will waste thousands of hours of your time on assignments void of any real learning objective. CS-7641 is a great course, but otherwise you’re better served by reading recent research or watching YouTube videos. Across the board, you can expect most lectures to be ~10 years old, and don’t expect any assignment (even the auto-grades ones) to be returned in time to show you where you went wrong.Corbin Mathews

It's Georgia Tech — their mascot is a Yellow Jacket and lots of smart people both go here and have gone here over the past probably 100+ years. I myself went to Columbus State University, but I have nothing but respect for those who don the Yellow Jacket and buzz across the stage on those surely memorable graduation daysZach Ward

Beautiful campus. Very interesting self guided tour with engaging interactive commentary. Wide range of accommodations nearby and very friendly students.Ericka H-F

As great place to host the State Special Olympics, Emory is a wonderful place that suits the needs of this event. Being a high school student which is about to graduate high school, I am looking for a college which will give the best life experiences and potential. This place has great dorms and, overall, a modern architecture that is interesting to the eye and does not leave my imagination to boredom. But instead if just being here for a college visit, I decided to stay for a couple of days and realized flaws which leave me in distaste to the point of not recommending this college. Reasons are: The curriculum seems to be very beginner-like with classes and courses that I have taken as a regular high school classes. Also, eating the food for three days was the worst experience. Everyday it was poor quality food with hardly any taste which brought dissatisfaction to me and my friends at Emory. From the outside it looks very well put together, but in reality, it is just an easy way to get a degree and not be prepared for the real world in the future.mascara _m

I graduated from Emory in 2010 and can say, without any reservations, that I received a great education from the institution. Generally, the professors were brilliant and accomplished and made time for their students. Great selection of classes. The facilities were top-notch, including the dormitories (definitely better than at some of the Ivies) and the library has a ton of volumes. The endowment, though hit hard by the Crisis, still makes anything possible, really. I made use of all of these resources to go on to attend Harvard Law, for which Emory more than adequately prepared me. Additionally, they have one of the best financial aid programs in the nation (Emory Advantage), such that, if you've got the academic credentials and the personality, there's no impediment to attending. Emory Advantage made it possible, for example, for me to attend. The campus is beautiful. And Atlanta is a pretty awesome city. 5 stars.Gretel Martinez

Great school located in a wonderful neighborhood. Would highly recommend students check it out to pursue either their undergraduate or graduate level degree. Very supportive faculty and staff and beautiful facilities. Definitely a gem in Atlanta. Only downside is the recent change/elimination of some academic majors. Would recommend keeping more liberal arts programs.S Basnight

They (staff) treat transfer students (myself) and freshmen (I witnessed) like complete idiots and garbage. I called admissions to get some help when I told the employee what my problem was she started to laugh!! Then she said I am sorry I didn't mean to laugh. I feel humiliated. I have normal relevant questions and EVERY department I have talked to gives me a vague smart ass statement (not answer). Then they direct me to another department that directs me to another department. I don't know if these are students working part time or what. Parking is terrible for students who commute. I thought it was just me, but it seems like when an advisor or financial aid/ enrollment services meet with students who are new to the school, it gives them a reason to be rude and like they don't have time for your questions. This is my first and last semester here. I just wanted a chance to go to the largest school in the metro area and possibly in Georgia. Before I end this review, there is one woman who made me feel very welcomed, she was so nice and informative and just 100% real. I Think her name is Vanessa on the fourth floor of the advising building. I hate myself for not grabbing her card.If I come back for a CIS degree, it will be because of her. If you are new to this school and have any questions ( exclude financial aid) please go to the fourth floor now and ask to speak to her. I left that building with my head held high.Oree Rhodes IV

I highly doubt this university has a rating 4 stars and they're just keeping 5 star reviews form eons ago and removing the reviews that don't completely praise the institution. Probably the same case as to why they're not rated on USNEWS. The Financial aid office, Housing, and a couple of other departments are either terribly understaffed or just plain unprofessional. You will rarely get a timely solution or uniformed response from these people; most the staff in advisement are basically a bad joke. This school is very unorganized as a whole and if I could re-do my choice for undergrad…you get the drift. The saving graces of this school are the professors and organizations/activities for students to participate in on campus. Location is pretty great if you're into the city life but be prepared for the expenses you wouldn't normally face living on a traditional campus. Also find it funny to mention that there are now some reviews from people who graduated more than a couple years ago but just now decided within the last month to write "glowing" reviews condemning any constructive criticisms? Seems a bit odd. If there are 1-2 star reviews from students, it's because most of us want the problems resolved and want the institution to get better since we are paying numerous fees to get our education here instead of at cheaper alternatives. I don't think that's too expectant to ask.k s

What a waste of time! Not to mention the amount of debt I've obtained over the years. I've watched them take money from students, force teachers to write books and sell them… only to buy more buildings to persuade the masses! How ironic that financial aid could only get you enough money for tuition for books and you would have a $500 balance to borrow more money… the ultimate setup to acquire for loans and more money to them. Not to mention the "Book Store Credit"… to purposely draw you into spending twice as much money on REQUIRED books. There are also a ton of hidden fees in your account ledger that they do not tell you about (because we're paying for all of the upgrades around the "campus"). I used to like the school… then I realized… the lines are getting longer… I am taking IRRELEVANT forced classes… the Financial Aid office reps are trained robots… the buildings are getting nicer… parking fees are increasing…. I am not a name…. I am barely a number! But numbers lie, as do big financial institutions… that are only about MONEY! Stay away!!!! If the homeless don't get you (attacks and robberies), then GA State will find a way!!! If 30,000 students pay at least $3,000/semester, that's $90,000,000! :/ Oh… and grades are not released until you evaluate your professor. Very intimidating. (You can choose to not give a comment, but good luck with that)!BeAnonymous Emaily

Went to a wonderful conference Tuesday and met some amazing people. Nice facility, though a bit chilly inside. The main problem is not having directions from MARTA on your google map. When I dismebarked at the the GSU station, it seemed like a very, very long walk. On the way back someone showed me the way to the Five Points station. Maybe GSU needs to have MARTA put their name on that stop. GSU sure has grown…… faster than MARTA it seems. .. ..Free Polazzo

I called the library for help finding a book and the guy went out of his way to help me including finding me the ebook for Immediate access. This was beyond what his job called for. Great staff.Lauren DeLaguna

This place is phenomenal! It's inviting and has a room with gaming PC's for anyone who plays games and rooms for 3d printers and help staff who are students at Georgia State University. For student's, it's free to use the tech in the CMI building!Denz1l M4this

I'm a game design student here and I love it. The program is rapidly expanding and there's already so many resources for students to use. During the week the VR test lab has open hours, so you can come in and play VR games for freeFatima Amira

Great learning institution. From motion capture to volumetric they've got it all! Shining star of the GSU virtual production teaching.Austin Mack

I would not recommend the school simply because a they lied about having a reliable timely shuttle to the Marta station but every time I went down there they were not. The shuttles are supposed be running every 15 minutes that is unless you want to go after dark. Each day I waited 30 minutes to an hour and finally security brought me to the station the last time. I then had to start driving in and that traffic is ridiculous. Also most of the printers and scanners don't work very well. They were not hooked up properly and that was kind of a running joke. Scared really does spend their money on advertising and promotion and not the things students really need. The apple machines were all right but the PCs take 20 minutes to sign you in which is ludicrous who has that kind of time to waste. The elevators are also rather dodgy and half the time the buttons may or may not work. and most of all one of the drawing teachers makes very disparaging comments about mental illness that are very inappropriate. However to be fair he does warn you he will make really horribly inappropriate comments and that he was reprimanded the year before and apparently he lived up to the promise of doing it again. Not to mention the massive amount of pollution right in the heart of the city. In case you have any breathing problems or allergies you really shouldn't go they allow dogs in class not even service dogs just for the hell of it. A fellow classmate had a lung collapse and I just felt bad most the time.colleen claxton

As a SCAD dad I'm very happy. If you're child is a wanna be artist (or whatever) then go somewhere else-unless you have money to spare. If your child really wants to work, they will get out of it what they put into it. Very professional teachers-at least in art/illustration/sculpting, etc. and the core curriculum.. They are intent on preparing students for the real world. We found that there is a lot of financial aid. Tell your high-schooler that grades going into art school matter. There's financial aid based on grades/SAT and portfolio. This is not day care. Tell your kid to work their ass off and not spend their time playing games or coloring their hair. Last but not least, this is not an overly PC school. My daughter has found the teachers and students open to all view points. Great people. Great teachers.David Hancock

Professors are the only good thing. For the price the school charges they have you stay in filthy rundown old hotel, sinks and showers don't drain. They have no medical facility when you get sick or injured. They have no student activities like intramurals. They don't encourage the students to use their talents to better the community. The President is super rich and pays the professors nothing! They don't provide real life classes like accounting or marketing so that the students can make a living when they graduate. The support staff is non-existent for helping students.Bilbo Baggins