Emory University
Emory University is a liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, with a second campus in Oxford. The 600-acre campus in the Druid Hills neighborhood is home to four undergraduate and seven graduate colleges, as well as over a dozen research centers and facilities that provide more than half of Emory undergraduates with research opportunities. The Atlanta campus offers Bachelor’s of both arts and sciences, BSNs and BBAs, while the Oxford College campus offers associate’s of arts, altogether providing more than 70 majors and 50 minors. With a campus located only three miles from downtown Atlanta, students can utilize the 2,000 internship opportunities in the city or expand their horizons through the 135 study abroad programs outside of it. Emory University applies sustainability measures around campus as well as within the classroom, including sustainability courses in 61% of its departments.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | May 1 |
| Other | January 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
41%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
Average SAT Composite: 1453
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,841
Total Number of Undergrads
7,101
Classroom Sizes
0
100
82%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
90%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $60,774 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $60,774 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,972 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
98%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$48,914
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,154
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$46,482
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,280
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$157
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
242
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
63%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
41%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$84,400
What Students Are Saying
emory is very challenging for students of all majors, especially for pre-med and pre-business students. it has a beautiful campus and there are several research opportunities and opportunities to connect with faculty. however, while the campus is diverse, the various racial groups on campus are very segregated and there is not much mingling between greeks and non-greeks.
gabrielle from lawrenceville, ga
Placed neatly just outside of Midtown Atlanta, Emory is home to some of the brightest minds in the US. It has a large, beautiful campus with modern facilities conducive to getting the best out of the liberal education. Emory is the perfect place for students who appreciate learning and don't mind a challenge.
Emory University has a variety of resources available for students-- great interning opportunities as well as opportunities to work with amazing scientific researchers in a variety of fields. Starting out in my college career, I did question the administrative staff of Emory and if they had the students' best interests at heart but over time, Emory has grown more receptive to the needs of their students and challenges itself in racial, environmental, and gender-based issues. Overall, Emory has served me well in growing as a person and becoming more knowledgeable about the issues facing my generation.
Monique from Columbus, GA
Emory University is an overall great school with a variety of resources available to students-- numerous clubs covering an array of specific interests, free tutoring in any subject, a career center to help students build their resumes, free professional counseling (if necessary), mentoring offices for majors of study, and tons of activities for the students. With that being said, Emory is currently a top 20 school in the nation so some classes are pretty challenging which can get very stressful. Emory is also a pretty small school with a graduating class of a little over 1,000 so if that's your thing, then do it!
Monique from Columbus, GA
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