A handful of wineries and several vineyards attract wine enthusiasts from all over the country. Once the first gold rush site in the U.S., Dahlonega is now the heart of northern Georgia’s wine production and tasting. – School: University of North Georgia (16,614 students) – Student population: 16,614 (10,143 people greater)
Jeri Bland // Shutterstock Dahlonega, Georgia Where there are multiple schools in town, the largest university is listed. Students who are enrolled exclusively in distance learning are not included. This is not a comprehensive list of towns or cities where students outnumber residents, as there are many more around the country. Through its health care system in Georgia, Emory University provides thousands of Atlanta residents with medical aid and emergency services at 11 hospitals and over 250 provider locations, with a staff of nearly 3,000 physicians across 70 specialties.īest Universities identified 11 places with more degree-seeking undergraduate students than the residential population, citing data from The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and 2021 5-year population estimates from the Census Bureau. Institutions often reinvest the revenue generated from athletic events into academic programs and infrastructure, which, in turn, strengthens that school’s ability to draw in new talent.Ĭolleges and universities can shape a city’s public services to the extent they become essential to the community’s well-being and development. Athletic programs breed new talents and engage the community in the vibrancy of competitive sports many college programs receive national attention akin to professional leagues. One of the most common ways this happens is through organized sports. Perhaps even more than the financial impact, a higher education institution can bring dynamism and growth to a city or town, often taking center stage in the area’s cultural landscape. Across the country in the Golden State, the University of California at Irvine functions as Orange County’s second-largest employer, infusing $7 billion each year into the local economy. Small cities such as Amherst, Massachusetts, rely heavily on outsized student populations to power local economies and daily dynamics. Colleges and universities are often vital to the economic health of towns, in many places, entire counties.
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